America's former Secretary of State Pompeo said today: "The only acceptable outcome of negotiations with Iran is the verifiable destruction of its nuclear program and ballistic missile program, and the cessation of its support for terrorism. If you believe Ayatollah Khamenei would agree to these terms, I have a Brooklyn Bridge I'm about to sell to you (American slang meaning 'you're naive, it's just a dream, I tricked you into believing it')."
Commentary: Pompeo's remarks fully align with his一贯 extreme position, and are consistent with Rubio and Trump's current "comprehensive demands" toward Iran: they do not accept talks solely on the nuclear issue, but must include missiles and regional issues, and reject any "limited agreement." However, the reality is that Iran has already regarded its missile and nuclear capabilities as a survival bottom line, and will not compromise. This "all or nothing" condition is not executable under the current tense U.S.-Iran confrontation and Middle East situation, and will further reduce negotiation space and increase the risk of confrontation.
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