President Trump’s comments at the G7 that he was willing to meet Iran’s
President Hassan Rouhani under the right circumstances were no shock, as
he’s expressed such sentiments for awhile.
Trump called Rouhani a “great negotiator,” and while Rouhani said it would require the right circumstances, he did not dismiss the idea out of hand, something Iran has been doing for a long time.
Trump-Rouhani talks wold be a huge breakthrough, but much of Iran’s
leadership has opposed talks on the grounds they couldn’t be counted on
to get anything out of Trump, nor keep his word.
Trump was also quick to say Iran isn’t going to be getting anything
in the talks, and that the most he’s willing to permit Iran is to allow
other countries to offer them credit, backed by oil, so that Iran could
subsist by borrowing.
That’s the sort of comment liable to convince Iran the talks aren’t
worthwhile, and may simply amount to Trump being able to grandstand
about how “we don’t pay” in talks, and then blame Iran when the talks
don’t happen.
We kill their people and pay no price, they can talk if they really want to but we just won’t listen (but isn’t it mature of us to be open to talks!). Something must be done about this murderous rogue state.
Yes, indeed, buddy. We kill people and pay no price; they can talk if they truly want to but we won’t listen (but isn’t it mature of us to be open to talks?). Something certainly must be done about this murderous rogue state, such as ceasing all aid and slapping sanctions on it.
Rouhani has already answered: sanctions must be removed first (Asia Times).
Good for him. Otherwise it would be: “See, sanctions work”.
The president will never be able to convince the Iranians that war and regime change aren’t being considered.
The history dating back to 1953 almost precludes it. Trump has no intention of removing sanctions under any conditions. The next president will likely continue them.
This is Israel-centered policy: rules and laws mean nothing. Typical Zionist attitude.
The talk will never happen with Trump, next President please!
Duh!
Again, who cares what Trump says? He’s a liar, a grandstander, a bully, and not even in control of his administration. Iran can see this even if his supporters can’t.