Trump's latest hires and fires rankle Iran hawks as new president suggests nuclear deal
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Putin Reportedly Agrees to Mediate US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Above: In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with the elected leader of the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 5, 2025. Image copyright: Sergei Bobylyov/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
The Trump administration is seeking a comprehensive deal that would not only address Iran's nuclear program but also its regional influence and missile capabilities, and the current moment of Iranian weakness is an opportunity for meaningful negotiations. The possibility of talks being held between the rivals is real thanks to Pres. Trump's balance of strength and diplomacy.
Anti-Trump narrative
Despite diplomatic overtures, US-Iran relations teeter toward confrontation rather than cooperation. Trump recklessly rejects the JCPOA framework while demanding complete nuclear disarmament. The entry of Putin into the equation paints a concerning picture of erratic US behavior on the global stage.