The White House has really painted itself into a corner here by emphasizing that the main goal is to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons. I don't see this as something that Iran is going to negotiate away from, which means they [the US] will probably have to use military force again. The White House is in a real pickle." Ian Kelly, former US ambassador, via DW, 12 November 2026.

The White House has really painted itself into a corner here by emphasizing that the main goal is to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons. I don't see this as something that Iran is going to negotiate away from, which means they [the US] will probably have to use military force again. The White House is in a real pickle." Ian Kelly, former US ambassador, via DW, 12 November 2026.

ᅠ Trump promised to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons, but Iran will not negotiate on this. Trump is caught between his promises and reality.

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