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Understanding Iran’s Negotiating Rhetoric

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Understanding Iran’s Negotiating Rhetoric Iran says it remains open to diplomacy, but its demands haven't changed. Understanding Tehran's rhetoric reveals a grim reality. MeidasTouch Network Oct 29 Guest article by Brett Erickson, Managing Principal of Obsidian Risk Advisors Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, October 27, 2026. Igor Ivanko/Pool via REUTERS In the Western world, it is very easy to view comments made by individuals in the Iranian government and extrapolate conclusions that seem logical on their own. But in order to fully grasp the complete understanding of Iran’s negotiating rhetoric, particularly in recent days when all signs point to escalation on the horizon, you need to look beyond just the individual words and examine the complete picture. On Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi released a statement t...

Iran JUST PULLED IT OFF…

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  MeidasTouch 6.46M subscribers Sep 12, 2026 The MeidasTouch Podcast MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on major new developments in the U.S. war on Iran before his interview with University of Tehran Professor Mohammad Marandi. Meiselas examines Iran-aligned Houthi forces advancing along Yemen's Red Sea coast and reaching the strategic island of Perim at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted and Saudi Arabia seeks additional U.S. assistance against the Houthis. Meiselas also discusses Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's arrival in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS summit and what these rapidly developing events could mean as Trump has destroyed the standing of the United States in the world. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutube Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to reco...

WBUR TODAY: A two-track mind

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  ❤️ Donate Tuesday, August 25, 2026 🌤️ Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Good Morning Boston, It's officially Storrowing season. After the parkway claimed multiple box trucks last week, state officials kicked off their annual public awareness campaign yesterday reminding drivers about Storrow's infamous low-clearance bridges as Boston's move-in day approaches. That means more warning signs around Storrow, Memorial Drive and Soldiers Field Road — and lots of memes on social media . Now, to the news: On track(s): The MBTA is putting $140 million in federal grant money into improving service and accessibility on the Haverhill commuter rail line. Officials say the project is a big deal not only for MBTA riders, but also for Amtrak riders north of Boston. WBUR's Andrea Perdomo-Hernandez was in Andover yesterday to get the details. On the rails: The project will add nearly seven miles of new track between Reading and Andover. Currently, commuter rail trains, Amtrak ...