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D_Master81

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6. Why would Iran want to negotiate?

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 11:24 AM

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They may be irrational but twice in the past year they have been bombed during negotiations. They would just see it as a pause before they get bombed again.

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The Iranian war - what now [View all] everyonematters Monday OP

"The leadership in Iran is irrational" LOL n/t leftstreet Monday #1

That struck me, too Cosmocat Monday #7

Withdraw and stop military campaign. David__77 Monday #2

That leaves Iran in control of the Strait of Hormuz and their nuclear program intact. everyonematters Monday #3

There's no military victory to be had here. Actions have consequences. David__77 Monday #4

Mr. trump's blockade will be as empty as his bucket of chicken Torchlight Monday #5

Why would Iran want to negotiate? D_Master81 Monday #6

This also Cosmocat Monday #8

Unfortunately, that's a good point. Closing the strait could result in pressure from China and Russia. everyonematters Monday #10

Idiot man-child has painted us into a corner -misanthroptimist Monday #9