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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Trump asserts Iran has no leverage and must accept all US negotiation terms

Apr 12, 2026 11:25 AM CT Washington D.C., United States diplomacy,negotiations,US-Iran relations,Trump

Summary

Former US President Donald Trump stated that Iran possesses no negotiating leverage and must accept all US terms to resume talks. This statement highlights a hardline US diplomatic posture toward Tehran, potentially signaling future policy directions that could impact regional de-escalation efforts or sanctions regimes.

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The Iranians "have no cards", the US president said

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United States NEUTRAL

Asserted that Iran has no cards and must accept all US terms for negotiations.

Iran NEUTRAL

Described by the US President as having no leverage in potential negotiations.

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