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Why Diplomacy Was Doomed: Trump’s Issue Was Iran’s Leadership Itself
ByEdward Wong and Michael Crowley March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

President Trump’s envoys negotiated with Iran over its nuclear program. But Mr. Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel wanted much more.

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Iranians Cite Progress in Talks, but a Marathon Session Produces No Deal
ByFarnaz Fassihi and David E. Sanger February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Representatives of the countries were in Geneva this week to discuss the fate of Iran’s nuclear program.

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Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack
ByJulian E. Barnes, David E. Sanger, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt February 22, 2026February 28, 2026

The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.

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Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
ByDavid E. Sanger and Anton Troianovski February 17, 2026February 18, 2026

President Trump’s most trusted envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations.

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Hamas Would Keep Some Weapons Initially in Draft Gaza Plan
ByAdam Rasgon, Natan Odenheimer and Abu Bakr Bashir February 10, 2026

Israel is unlikely to withdraw its troops from the enclave before Hamas and other militant groups lay down their arms.

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U.S. and Iran to Hold Talks in Oman on Friday
ByFarnaz Fassihi February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

The White House confirmed a meeting would take place after days of conflicting reports on the talks’ timing, location and format.

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Iran’s President Backs ‘Fair’ Talks With U.S. as Confrontation Looms
BySanam Mahoozi February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that he supported “equitable negotiations.” Talks are expected on Friday, as diplomats work to defuse the crisis.

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U.S. and Iranian Officials to Meet as Trump’s Threats Loom
ByBen Hubbard and Farnaz Fassihi February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

President Trump’s Middle East envoy and his son-in-law were expected to meet Iran’s foreign minister in Istanbul on Friday amid tensions between the countries.

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U.A.E. Firm Quietly Took Stake in the Trump Family’s Crypto Company
ByDavid Yaffe-Bellany and Eric Lipton February 1, 2026

The $500 million agreement raises new concerns about the propriety of the president negotiating foreign policy with his own business partners.

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Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Massive Armada’ and Presses a Set of Demands
ByDavid E. Sanger, Tyler Pager and Farnaz Fassihi January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

U.S. and European officials say they have put three demands in front of the Iranians, including a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium.

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