Iran will not trade its nuclear insurance policy for worthless American promises

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Iran stated it will not trade its nuclear capabilities for what it deems unreliable American promises, citing past "bait-and-switch" diplomatic tactics. The article argues that Washington's unilateral discretion to reverse commitments makes any deal inherently unstable for Tehran, which has already made significant nuclear concessions.

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Submitted by Ali Naghieh on Wed, 10/07/2026 - 15:45 A durable agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz must make concessions progressively harder to reverse on both sides Iranian missiles are seen on display near a portrait of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, at Baharestan Square in Tehran on 28 September 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off US President Donald Trump last month rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume negotiations, while hinting that talks mig

Iran will not trade its nuclear insurance policy for worthless American promises

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