I'm not convinced by the supposed negotiations. I was happy when America and Israel attacked Iran, but I believe that they quit too soon. My father was a boxer. As far as he was concerned, you did not let up until your opponent could not get up. Iran has been allowed breathing space. They have won a great psychological victory. America comes across as weak. Iran is trumpeting that they have forced America to negotiate.The US was easily able to dominate Iran both militarily and economically. That's what has forced Iran to the negotiating table. And finally there are people in place who recognize this and did what was necessary. And hopefully they will keep the boot on the Iranian's necks until all that needs to be accomplished is accomplished. No more plane loads of cash for empty promises.
American leaders seem unable to comprehend the Middle East mentality. Might is right where the Arabs are concerned. Negotiations are for wimps. Roosevelt said to walk softly and carry a big stick. Mr Trump shouts loudly, makes threatening noises then puts the stick away.
Mr Trump considers this to be negotiating. Iran sees it as bluff and bluster. Iran has no intention of giving up anything of substance. And while proposals and frameworks are being considered at length and ad nauseum, Iran is rebuilding and continuing its nuclear program.
None of this is a secret. I don't have insight that no one else has. Iran has said exactly what it plans to do. It has publicly stated preconditions that America supposedly won't accept. So what is there to talk about?