Chronicle poll results: U.S.-Iran talks
We asked our readers if they believe current US/Iran talks will prevent military conflict. Here's what they said.
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an online poll the following question: “Do you believe current U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks will successfully prevent military conflict?” Of the 200 people who responded, 63% said no, 12% said yes and 25% said they weren’t sure. Comments were submitted by 43 people. A few follow.
The Iranians will never abandon their nuclear weapons program. Iran has never been weaker. We should destroy their program.
It depends on how seriously Iran takes Israeli and U.S. intentions to strike if no deal is reached. Russia could be a big help here if Washington gives the Russians some fresh incentives.
The current administration fawns over dictators and adversaries, while trying to bully allies and friendly nations. I don’t see how either approach will result in a successful negotiated settlement with Iran.
I don’t know if I trust any of our government officials. I doubt the honesty of most. Their only concern is remaining in their positions and keeping their salaries and perks.
This is the same president who withdrew from the JCPOA (Iran nuclear deal) in 2018. Why would we think he has realistic or honorable intentions when he is supporting Russia against Ukraine and Netanyahu against a reasonable ceasefire deal for Gaza? In fact, Trump was recently shown on TV saying Ukraine had started the conflict. Let’s get real and build credibility with our allies.
The Iranians cannot be trusted. The current regime needs to be removed and a new government inserted.
I have zero trust in the current administration and policies of the United States government and I have never trusted Iran.
The negotiation certainly had to be tried, but a regime bent on destruction of all not like them is unlikely to negotiate in good faith.
Will we not learn from history? The scorpion will do what’s in its nature.
The administration is looking for conflict to feather the nests of defense contractors.
Iran’s talks are all lies. Their words are deceitful, their promises are lies and their intents are unchanged. Diplomats who believe what Iran promises or agrees to are having the wool pulled over their eyes. Iran has used diplomatic talks as time extensions to create themselves into a nuclear power. History has shown this to be true.
Anyone who talks to Donald Trump is wasting their time. You can’t believe a word he says.
I sincerely hope so, but this president’s idea of diplomacy is threats rather than negotiation, and threats open all sorts of negative doors.
President Trump has vowed that Iran will never get its hands on nuclear weapons. This is heartening, and it is more than what previous administrations would openly state. PJC
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