Jared Kushner, son-in-law of Trump and U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs, said in an interview today: "President Trump refuses to yield to Iran."
"At present, Iran shows no willingness to take practical, constructive steps that benefit us."
"They must demonstrate genuine intent to reach a substantive agreement. If Iran attempts to play games, President Trump seeks a fair deal with conditions clearly defined: becoming a normal nation, without nuclear weapons, and without supporting terrorist groups."
"If Iran is willing to conclude the agreement both sides have been negotiating—abandoning its capability to develop nuclear weapons—then clearly President Trump is open to reaching an agreement that would benefit the Iranian people."
Commentary: Kushner's public signals on negotiations reflect more of a strategic public opinion battle. The United States has laid out all its demands upfront—not only requiring Iran to completely abandon its nuclear research capabilities and cut off support for armed groups in the Middle East, but also demanding full compliance with U.S. arrangements regarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. This pushes Iran to make major unilateral concessions, while saying little about what the U.S. itself must compromise in return. The 60-day memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran has now expired, and after 24 weeks of conflict, there remains no visible path to resolution. While Iran expresses willingness to negotiate, it refuses to accept the harsh terms imposed by the U.S., especially on issues involving sovereignty over the strait and lifting sanctions—core interests it will not concede. The gap in demands between the two sides remains vast. On one hand, the U.S. presents a posture of openness to talks; on the other, it firmly holds to its red lines. This allows diplomatic room for maneuver while projecting domestic toughness. Yet, fundamental disagreements remain irreconcilable, leaving the U.S. and Iran stuck in a deadlock—unable to agree, yet unwilling to escalate into full-scale war.
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