War on Iran during nuclear negotiations undermines the US’s ability to talk peace around the world − and the effects won’t end when Trump leaves office
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“Operation Epic Fury – the latest round of military strikes against Iran – began when Iran was engaged in negotiations with the United States to renew restrictions on its nuclear program.”
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— No evidence in archive to confirm or refute timing of Operation Epic Fury relative to nuclear negotiations.
“This is not the first time the United States has bombed Iran during nuclear negotiations.”
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— No evidence in archive to verify historical U.S. bombing actions during negotiations.
“In June 2025, while its representatives were in talks with Iran over that country’s ability to produce nuclear weapons, Washington launched Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.”
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— No evidence in archive to confirm Operation Midnight Hammer's timing or targets.
“Washington has been broader in its selection of targets in Iran this time around, even though one stated U.S. goal has been to ensure that Iran does not gain nuclear weapons capability.”
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— No evidence in archive to compare targeting scope between operations.
“Iranian officials negotiating with mediators have expressed their concern that they “don’t want to be ‘fooled again,’” according to a report in Axios, and that any new set of negotiations might just be a ruse to conduct more attacks.”
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— No evidence in archive to verify Iranian officials' statements or Axios reporting.
“The Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons was established in the 1960s to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.”
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“A day before Operation Epic Fury began, Oman foreign minister Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, the principal mediator in the talks, announced that Iran had agreed to zero stockpiling.”
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— No evidence in archive to verify Oman's announcement or Iran's stockpiling agreement.
“North Korea conducted tests of what it called “strategic cruise missiles” – missiles it suggests could have nuclear capability – stating that its ability to attack from under and above water was growing and that it was arming its navy with nuclear weapons.”
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“All but one of the nonnuclear countries of the world – South Sudan – are signatories to the treaty.”
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“The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was a significant nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran under President Obama.”
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— No evidence in archive to confirm JCPOA's existence or Obama administration involvement.