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Martin Eden

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18. Here's my take, which is speculation based on the track record in this sorry mess:

Tue Jun 23, 2026, 10:21 AM

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Readmission of inspectors was discussed as a possibility during current negotiations, but no actual agreement or protocols were reached at this time.

Vance is lying because the administration is desperate to show that Iran is making concessions. The Iranian spokesman is factually correct, but not telling the whole story.

Diplomatically, Vance claiming the concession has already been made when it has not, makes the concession less likely.

Trump sent amateurs to handle extremely difficult negotiations, and he handicaps them with lies, insults, and unhinged vascillating rhetoric which includes threats that violate the MOU -- actually threatening the lives of the negotiators.

The whole world sees this. It's painful to think about the depth and breadth of harm to America's reputation, and how long it may take to earn respect and trust again.

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It appears our Government is lying to us about the Iran war... [View all] spanone Tuesday OP

Oh My! malaise Tuesday #1

I know, it's SHOCKING!!!! spanone Tuesday #2

I'm shocked I tell you, shocked! ananda Tuesday #28

We are at a place in time where we can no longer believe or trust in the government. How sad. Katinfl Tuesday #3

I believe and trust the current administration... sindri Tuesday #11

Well, can anybody identify any clear lies the Iranians have told since Trump started bombing? Bluetus Tuesday #24

Or... the Iranians are gaslighting? There is no way we can know. Srkdqltr Tuesday #4

That's my response as well EdmondDantes_ Tuesday #6

Time will tell Kaleva Tuesday #7

Here's my take, which is speculation based on the track record in this sorry mess: Martin Eden Tuesday #18

On target Nasruddin Tuesday #25

They had to send amateurs, they fired most of the career diplomatic officials sboatcar Tuesday #27

Our Government Lying? Timewas Tuesday #5

I know, amazing. Srkdqltr Tuesday #8

The governmennt lying, death, taxes. You get it. twodogsbarking Tuesday #9

When it is more prudent to believe a spokesman for the Iranian regime... Martin Eden Tuesday #10

The Trump administration lied? Ray Bruns Tuesday #12

"It appears our Government is lying to us about....." PatSeg Tuesday #13

That would be a very, very short list. state of stupid Tuesday #20

Absolutely PatSeg Tuesday #21

*--* Gasp! *--* lastlib Tuesday #14

Yup. Their lips were moving... Martin68 Tuesday #15

As there's no real or measurable benefit otherwise, I'll presume Torchlight Tuesday #16

NO! SergeStorms Tuesday #17

The Iranians are telling truth. Our piece of s___ Republicans are LYING ! dave99 Tuesday #19

Ya Think? MineralMan Tuesday #22

trmp has proven that he is the most prodigious liar of all times. spanone Tuesday #23

It's not a good situation when reports from both sides are unreliable. Ocelot II Tuesday #26

Now ask IAEA Chief Grossi. moondust Tuesday #29

Vance, lying. Damn, I'm shocked. republianmushroom Tuesday #30

Really weird: public radio this morning snot Tuesday #31