Apparently, Iran had made a "surprising" offer about its nuclear program. There was real hope for a breakthrough. But the US and Israel didn't care.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/17/uk-security-adviser-attended-us-iran-talks-and-judged-deal-was-within-reach

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LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

On one level, I find this news very sad, because it means we are definitely the bad guys in this war.

But there's a part of me that wonders if Iran would have actually honored any deal that they made.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@LordShadowfire history suggests they followed the original deal, that is was TACO who broke the deal and they ret=started the production.

Waveney · 41-45, M

@LordShadowfire Nevertheless, it would have prevented a war, if Trump and Israel were interested in avoiding one.

But they clearly weren't. They wanted a war, and nothing whatsoever would stop them.

LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

@samueltyler2

history suggests they followed the original deal, that is was TACO who broke the deal

I mean, honestly it wouldn't surprise me. The US has long had a reputation for pulling this crap.
@Waveney

Nevertheless, it would have prevented a war, if Trump and Israel were interested in avoiding one.

Oh, yeah. Regardless, we're still the bad guys.

God damn, I miss the days when I didn't realize how awful we as a country were.

Waveney · 41-45, M

@LordShadowfire Trump started this whole thing by ripping up the original treaty that Obama signed. And it's difficult to see any reason for it, except for jealousy.

LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

@Waveney I'm fully aware of that. Anything that has Obama's signature on it makes him inordinately angry.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Waveney He continues to blame Obama and Biden for everything. His hatred for them is so obvious! I heard him lash out again against both of them this morning. If he had any brains, he would shut up already about them!