DePetris: Is Trump actually interested in talking with Iran?
Briefly

President Trump has signaled an interest in negotiating a nuclear deal with Iran, sending a letter to Ayatollah Khamenei to initiate communication. He warns that if talks don't occur, military action could follow. This effort comes after a history of maximum pressure tactics during his first term, which significantly reduced Iran's oil exports. Despite Trump's overtures, Iran's leadership remains unresponsive, with Khamenei rejecting the offer to negotiate, suggesting a deeply entrenched stalemate in U.S.-Iran relations.
I'm interested in striking a deal with you on Tehran's nuclear program, but if you refuse to come to the table, there will be trouble.
I hope that Iran, and I've written them a letter, saying I hope you're going to negotiate because if we have to go in militarily, it's going to be a terrible thing for them.
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