The Bottom LineThe Quincy Institute’s Trita Parsi says ‘the changing goal posts’ of Iran-US talks leave little room for success.If the Trump administration adopts Israel’s “red lines” in the negotiations with Iran, the talks are doomed, argues Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.Parsi tells host Steve Clemons that Iran is willing to reach a deal on its nuclear programme, as it did in 2015 with then-President Barack Obama. But a lot depends on “whether the US is willing to push back against Israel or not”.Israeli officials were “very upset” that the United States has so far chosen diplomacy over war, and demand that the US add new issues – especially Iran’s ballistic missiles – to the agenda.Published On 9 Feb 2026
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Will Trump adopt Israel’s ‘red lines’ on Iran?
In a February 9, 2026 interview, Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute argued that adopting Israel's "red lines" would doom any potential nuclear deal between the US and Iran. Parsi stated that Iran is open to a deal similar to the 2015 agreement, but success hinges on the US resisting Israeli demands to broaden the negotiation agenda.
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In a February 9, 2026 interview, Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute argued that adopting Israel's "red lines" would doom any potential nuclear deal between the US and Iran. Parsi stated that Iran is open to a deal similar to the 2015 agreement, but success hinges on the US resisting Israeli demands to broaden the negotiation agenda. Israeli officials are reportedly pushing the US to include issues like Iran's ballistic missile program in the talks. Parsi suggests that the US willingness to challenge Israel's position is crucial for reaching a successful agreement with Iran. The interview highlights the potential impact of Israeli influence on US-Iran negotiations.
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Israeli officials demand the US add Iran's ballistic missiles to the agenda.
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If Trump adopts Israel's 'red lines' in Iran negotiations, talks are doomed.
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Iran is willing to reach a deal on its nuclear programme.
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Israeli officials were 'very upset' that the US has chosen diplomacy over war.
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