Talks circle back as Iran sprints toward Nuclear Capability
As indirect talks between the United States and Iran resume yet again—first in Oman, then Rome, and now reportedly heading back to Oman—former Mayor of Shiloh, Israel, and Middle East expert David Rubin has a blunt message: Iran is stalling.
As part of the Trump administration’s threat of ‘Maximum pressure’ on Iran, Trump has made clear tht Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons. Yet despite that strong stance, week after week, the negotiations drag on, giving Iran exactly what it wants—time.
“The Iranians are master negotiators,” says Rubin. “Their entire strategy is to stall, obfuscate, and buy time while they continue to inch closer to their nuclear goals. And sadly, this pattern is repeating itself yet again.”
Rubin emphasizes that President Trump fully understands the urgency of the Iranian nuclear threat and has made it abundantly clear that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons. However, in an effort to exhaust all diplomatic options, the administration has allowed indirect negotiations to continue.
“President Trump knows exactly what’s at stake,” Rubin says. “He’s showing restraint for now, giving diplomacy a chance—but make no mistake, that patience is not unlimited.”
Israel is like a Pitbull on a leash—restrained, for now, by Trump’s steady hand. “The leash is tight, but it won’t hold forever,” Rubin warns. “Israel sees the danger up close and is prepared to act. President Trump is the one keeping the situation from escalating—at least for the moment.”
David Rubin is the founder of www.IsraelChildren.org and Mark Biltz is the author of America at War 2024-2026
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Optional Q&A:
- You’ve said Iran is deliberately stalling in these negotiations—what evidence do you see of that, and what’s their endgame?
- President Trump has made clear that Iran cannot obtain nuclear weapons. In your view, is giving diplomacy more time a strategic move or a risky delay?
- You’ve likened Israel to a pitbull on a leash, held back by Trump. How long do you think Israel is willing—or able—to wait before taking action?
- What are the key differences between how Israel and the United States perceive the urgency of the Iranian threat?
- From Oman to Rome and back again, these talks seem to be going in circles. What should the Trump administration do differently at this point?
- If Iran continues to stall, what consequences should they face—and should those consequences come from the U.S., Israel, or both?
- How likely is it that Israel will act unilaterally if it feels the U.S. is not moving quickly enough?
- Looking ahead, what would a decisive, effective U.S. policy toward Iran’s nuclear ambitions look like in your view?
- Tell us more about the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund and how it can help those in need.
- Where can we learn more about you and the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund?
- www.IsraelChildren.org (treating the victims of terror)
www.DavidRubinIsrael.com (to find out more about David’s many books)
www.ConfrontingRadicals.com (the movie)
- www.IsraelChildren.org (treating the victims of terror)
ABOUT DAVID RUBIN…
David Rubin, former Mayor of Shiloh Israel, is the author of seven books, including his latest, Confronting Radicals: What America Can Learn from Israel, which has recently been made into a movie. Rubin is the founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, established after he and his then three-year-old son were wounded in a terror attack.
Websites:
www.IsraelChildren.org (treating the victims of terror)
www.DavidRubinIsrael.com (to find out more about David’s many books)
www.ConfrontingRadicals.com (the movie)
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