VP JD Vance canceled his Switzerland trip after U.S.-Iran talks were postponed amid fierce Israel-Hezbollah clashes in Lebanon.

Talks in Switzerland were postponed

Iranian officials balked at starting the talks with Vance in Switzerland because of the Israeli action in Lebanon, according to the person familiar with the White House and Iranian positions.

  • Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    5 days ago

    So Iran can essentially ask for whatever they want because President Blabbermouth told them the US and others would be in bad shape if he didn’t sign a deal soon.

    Yes and no: they can, but the entire world knew it long before the Mango Mussolini said it or even realized it himself.

    • cybervseas@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      5 days ago

      What even is the US BATNA at this point 🤔

      I’m sure negotiators on all sides have thought this through and know their worth.