
Full Story Andrew Roth on what’s really going on with Trump’s peace talks
Mar 26, 2026
Andrew Roth, a Washington-based global affairs correspondent, breaks down the murky claims of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. He discusses why negotiation details are unclear. He explains market-timing behind peace statements. He outlines likely Iranian intermediaries and contrasting U.S. and Iranian proposals. He assesses U.S. troop moves, mission creep, and how long the conflict might persist.
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Public Claims Mask Opaque Peace Process
- Donald Trump publicly claims peace talks with Iran while offering tactical concessions like holding off on major strikes.
- Andrew Roth says these messages aim to signal olive branches but details and leadership of talks remain opaque, eroding trust.
Peace Messaging Timed For Market Impact
- White House statements on talks are timed to calm markets and prevent an energy shock.
- Roth notes Trump often speaks just before markets open to blunt price spikes and lower political costs of the war.
Negotiations Run Through Regional Intermediaries
- Talks are routed through regional intermediaries rather than direct US‑Iran channels.
- Roth names Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt as current intermediaries after Oman and usual channels were burned.
