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Trump frustrated with Iran's approach to talks, diplomats say - WaPo

Feb 19, 2026, 20:40 GMT+0

US President Donald Trump has grown frustrated with Iran’s approach to renewed nuclear talks, The Washington Post reported on Thursday citing European diplomats.

After the most recent talks held in Geneva, diplomats cited by The Washington Post believe Iran is not prepared to budge from its “core positions,” including uranium enrichment.

According to the report, Iranian negotiators have sought to delay substantive discussions by focusing on technical details.

“The Iranians were planning to drown them in technicalities and delay substance,” a European diplomat briefed on the talks said. “While a more traditional approach would have built on the dialogue, Trump does not have the patience.”

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