Does Iran’s Refusal to Talk Block Nuclear Negotiations?

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00:00Iran has ruled out direct talks with Washington. What does that mean for the future of nuclear

00:07negotiations between both of the countries? Well, first of all, thanks for having me, Leon.

00:13I don't think that Iran's refusal to talk directly to the United States

00:20impedes negotiations unless the United States team decides to take offense.

00:26But, you know, for the last couple of years, Iran wouldn't speak directly with the United States.

00:32They did so indirectly via Oman and talks proceeded. And they actually look like they

00:38might be getting somewhere. But, you know, they just broke apart over one key issue.

00:43So if the United States is willing to swallow its pride and say, OK,

00:47we can do the indirect talks, then they can go ahead and talk.