Behind the Talks in Oman: Is Washington Playing Into Tehran’s Hands?

As the United States and Iran gear up for negotiations in Oman over Tehran’s nuclear program, Americans should ask: are these talks a shrewd step toward national security or a reckless gamble that overlooks Iran’s destabilizing ambitions?Is Diplomacy at Its Lowest Point or a Dangerous Distraction?The timing could not be more critical. Iran stands shaken after historic protests challenged the despotic rule of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while Israel’s recent military blows have crippled key Iranian nuclear and missile capabilities. Yet despite this decisive pressure, Washington appears ready to entertain negotiations that many experts fear may simply allow Tehran...