In the wake of a significant Israeli military strike on Iran, President Trump’s hopes for a nuclear deal became increasingly unlikely. Earlier discussions indicated he preferred diplomatic resolutions to avoid war, but the aftermath of Israel's attack significantly undermined any prospects for negotiation. Iran's leadership, now feeling threatened, is less likely to concede on nuclear enrichment, potentially leading to retaliatory actions against Israel and U.S. interests. The dynamics that shaped the U.S.-Iran relationship appear poised to escalate further, veering away from diplomacy toward conflict.
"Dead," one person familiar with the matter said of Trump's diplomatic push. "Yes, Iran is an authoritarian state, but they care about how they're viewed domestically and internationally. They can't be seen as negotiating from a position of weakness."
By this morning, everything had changed. Israel's largest-ever attack on Iran had left senior leaders of the Islamic Republic dead, its nuclear facilities badly damaged, and the outlook for Trump's dealmaking in shambles.
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