Yet another mid-talks attack jeopardises chances of Iran taking Trump seriously

The Guardian - World News DiplomaticAnalysisEN 3 min read 100% complete by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editorFebruary 28, 2026 at 11:13 AM

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Yet another mid-talks attack jeopardises chances of Iran taking Trump seriously

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A recent joint US-Israeli attack on Iran during ongoing negotiations has jeopardized the possibility of a deal between Iran and the US. This attack, similar to one last year, raises doubts about the US's commitment to diplomacy with Iran. Oman's foreign minister, Badr Albusaidi, attempted to salvage the talks by meeting with the US Vice President, JD Vance, and revealing details of a potential agreement, including Iran's agreement to limit uranium enrichment and allow verification access. While a preliminary agreement was within reach, the attack undermines trust and makes future negotiations challenging, particularly given Iran's perspective that diplomacy with the US is ineffective. The potential deal did not address human rights, Iran's ballistic missile program, or its support for proxy forces.

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Once again the US attacked while Iran was pursuing diplomacy. Once again diplomacy does not work with the terrorist state of the US.

quote — Iranian Telegram channel100% confidence

In June last year, Israel, with the US later in tow, launched a 10-day attack on Iran just three days before Iran and the US were due to meet for a sixth set of talks.

factual — Article's own claim90% confidence

The attack mounted jointly by Israel and the US on Iran had been planned for months.

factual — Article's own claim80% confidence

Iran had agreed to zero stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, the down-blending of its existing stockpile of highly enriched uranium inside Iran, and full verification access for the IAEA.

quote — Badr Albusaidi, the foreign minister of Oman70% confidence

A peace agreement was in reach.

quote — Badr Albusaidi, the foreign minister of Oman60% confidence

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Key Player Opposition Context

Gulf Cooperation Council 40% JD Vance 50% International Atomic Energy Agency ×260% Oman 60% Badr Albusaidi ×370% Abbas Araghchi 70% Donald Trump ×270% Israel ×380% Iran ×1490% United States ×1190%

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iran-us negotiations 90% attack 80% diplomacy 70% peace agreement 60% nuclear program 60% verification 50% ballistic missile program 50% international atomic energy agency 50% israel 40% trump 40%