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pat_k

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15. Iranian officials and negotiators know the U.S. negotiators are incompetent liars.
Wed May 6, 2026, 03:34 PM
23 hrs ago

While I would not normally give much credit to statements from the Iranian regime, knowing who they are dealing with, and under whose orders the trumpublican worms are operating, I think we can bet the statements are spot on.

Time, 4/16
https://time.com/article/2026/04/15/diplomats-fear-trump-iran-envoys-kushner-witkoff-nuclear/

They are clueless on the basics

According to UK-based outlet Amwaj, citing unnamed Iranian sources, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi explained the stages of nuclear fuel production and the difference between an enrichment facility and a reactor to Witkoff on several occasions during the negotiation in Muscat.


4/20, Deccan Herald (India, but generally considered reputable)

https://www.deccanherald.com/world/middle-east/endless-hypocritical-rhetoric-iranian-president-pezeshkian-slams-us-lists-negotiation-obstacles-newsalert-3977716

Even as US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran hoping for a peace proposal, his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian has said that threats, blockades and breach of commitments will hinder genuine negotiations. In a post on X Wednesday, he also lashed out without naming the US President for his "hypocritical rhetoric" and contradictory claims and actions.


5/1 @dropsitenews
Iranian official are seriously questioning the competence of the U.S. negotiating team, with officials describing U.S. narratives as a "pyramid of lies." Iranian officials view Steve Witkoff as a "total ignoramus" on the issues. They've called for the U.S. to send "actual technical experts" rather than what they termed "real estate golf buddies."

https://m.youtube.com/shorts/HjpdPPNZLVI

5/1, Iran International (London-based Persian-language news channel considered reliable by many viewers for bypassing state censorship.)

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202605011395

Iran’s foreign minister accused the Pentagon of misrepresenting war costs, saying US spending has reached $100 billion, far above official figures.

“The Pentagon is lying. Netanyahu's gamble has directly cost America $100b so far, four times what is claimed,” Abbas Araghchi wrote on X, adding that US households face about $500 in monthly costs and warning that indirect expenses are significantly higher.


CBS, 5/6
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-progress-peace-deal-strait-of-hormuz/

After Iran's foreign ministry spokesman was quoted by the country's state-run media as saying the regime was in the process of reviewing the latest U.S. peace proposal, he issued a social media post saying any negotiations should be based on engagement, not "deception, extortion or coercion."


Related:
Said it before. Will say it again: There is NO WAY OUT with the Felon in the WH
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221222535

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Turns out a guy who can't admit he lost an election is no shit like really problematic BeyondGeography Yesterday #1
Well said! c-rational Yesterday #3
Roy Cohn taught him well. Back down? Hell NO! Double-down!! pat_k 18 hrs ago #18
Very bleak picture. But very much a part of our current reality. magicarpet Yesterday #2
I'm not sure replacing trump with another (r)zealot will solve anything. erronis Yesterday #4
The ONLY thing it would change is that Vance would suck it up and make the humiliating deal. pat_k Yesterday #6
He just a lifelong loser Whip-poor-will Yesterday #5
A corrupt and cruel troll whose every scheme for domination ultimately backfires. pat_k Yesterday #7
Apparently, the Iranian regime odins folly Yesterday #8
Iranian officials and negotiators know the U.S. negotiators are incompetent liars. pat_k 23 hrs ago #15
less than 3 years to go... time is flying WarGamer Yesterday #9
I think the stress of this nightmare term is sending... pat_k Yesterday #13
Yes, I agree with this 100%. Initech Yesterday #10
Frankly, I wouldn't mind being wrong, but fear I'm not. pat_k Yesterday #12
Iran lives, and Islam lives, MAGAs are crestfallen, or in Trump's case, neck-wattlefallen. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Yesterday #11
Getting rid of him just puts a bandaid on a shotgun wound. The republicans need to get spanked hard in the elections Cheezoholic 23 hrs ago #14
Of course! But at least Vance would suck it up and make the humiliating deal pat_k 22 hrs ago #17
They'll let it drag out until next January if they can. meadowlander 22 hrs ago #16
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