Published on: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:14:21 GMT
Original Story: Trump says he will be ‘indirectly’ involved in Iran nuclear talks – BBC

Trump “Indirectly” Kisses Up To Iran. Again.

Oh, joy. Looks like the former reality TV star turned (alleged) dealmaker is back at it, folks. According to the BBC (because let’s face it, we can’t trust anything that comes directly from Truth Social), Donald Trump, fresh off… well, whatever he’s been doing besides golfing and grumbling, has decided he’ll be “indirectly” involved in talks with Iran regarding their nuclear program. Indirectly. Because, you know, directly engaging with foreign powers is *so* 2016. This is giving major “I’m not touching you!” vibes from the schoolyard.

Déjà Vu All Over Again (and Again, and Again…)

Now, where have we seen this movie before? Oh right, everywhere. Remember back in 2018 when Trump dramatically withdrew the US from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), calling it the “worst deal ever negotiated”? Good times. He slapped on sanctions, promised a better deal, and then…crickets. Turns out, renegotiating with a country you’ve just publicly humiliated isn’t exactly a walk in the park. Who knew? So now, after years of screaming about the evils of the Obama-era agreement, he’s sneaking back in through the side door, cloak and dagger style, for some “indirect” involvement. The hypocrisy is so thick, you could spread it on toast.

The Art of the (Non) Deal

Let’s not forget the core issue: Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The JCPOA, for all its flaws (and yes, it had them), was designed to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Trump’s withdrawal, fueled by a combination of ego and political grandstanding, achieved precisely the opposite. Iran, freed from the constraints of the deal, has been merrily enriching uranium like it’s going out of style. And now we’re supposed to believe that Trump, the guy who couldn’t negotiate a coherent sentence without a teleprompter, is going to somehow “indirectly” salvage the situation? I’m sure the Iranians are quaking in their boots.

What Does “Indirectly” Even Mean?

Seriously, someone explain this to me. Is he going to be whispering sweet nothings into the ear of some random diplomat? Sending strongly worded tweets from Mar-a-Lago? Maybe he’ll dispatch Rudy Giuliani to “accidentally” stumble into the negotiating room with a briefcase full of…well, who knows what? The possibilities are endless, and equally terrifying. This “indirect” involvement smacks of a desperate attempt to claim credit for something he actively made worse. It’s like setting a house on fire and then offering to “indirectly” help the fire department by, say, holding the hose…backwards.

Sanctions: Still a Thing?

And what about those “maximum pressure” sanctions? Are they still in place? Are they working? Has anyone actually bothered to measure their effectiveness beyond simply saying “they’re the best, the greatest, everyone agrees”? The problem with economic sanctions is that they rarely achieve their intended goals and often end up hurting the civilian population more than the regime they’re supposed to target. But hey, who cares about collateral damage when there’s a photo op to be had?

The Biden Administration’s Dilemma

This whole “indirect” involvement nonsense puts the Biden administration in a particularly awkward position. Do they welcome Trump’s “help,” thereby legitimizing his disastrous foreign policy decisions? Or do they politely tell him to take a hike, risking accusations of sabotaging a potential deal? It’s a lose-lose situation, crafted with the precision of a toddler wielding a crayon. The Biden administration tried, then gave up, and now Trump is back, whispering (presumably) from the sidelines. What could go wrong?

A Blast From The Past – Trump’s 2016 Promises

Let’s cast our minds back to 2016. Then-candidate Trump promised to tear up the Iran deal and get a “better” one. He claimed Obama had been played like a fiddle. Fast forward to now, and he’s tiptoeing back into the arena, indirectly, with his tail between his legs. He trashed the deal, created a bigger mess, and now wants a participation trophy. Talk about revisionist history. This reminds me of that time he promised to release his tax returns. Oh wait…

Snarky Takeaway

So, to recap: Trump destroyed the Iran nuclear deal, made the situation worse, and is now “indirectly” trying to fix the mess he created. It’s a masterclass in incompetence, hypocrisy, and sheer, unadulterated Trumpian chutzpah. I’m sure this will all end swimmingly. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go find a strong drink and contemplate the existential dread of living in a world where this is considered acceptable foreign policy.