The war with Iran is in a deadlock. Despite a back and forth of peace plans, there is no permanent ceasefire.
President Trump has oscillated between a willingness to engage in diplomacy and threats to resume the American bombing campaign if he doesn’t get a deal.
All this has complicated negotiations, which the U.S. and Iran are holding through intermediaries.
So, how do leaders try to negotiate with countries they’re in conflict with?
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