Published on: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:24:03 GMTOriginal Story: WATCH: Trump claims U.S. and Iran are holding talks, Iran wants ‘to make a deal’ – PBS “`html Trump’s Latest Two-Step: Iran Deal Tango? Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we’re diving headfirst into another episode of “Trump Says What Now?” Our former, and potentially future, overlord, Donald J. Trump, has apparently decided that maybe, just maybe, Iran isn’t the absolute devil incarnate he’s been portraying them as for, oh, the better part of a decade. According to a recent PBS report, Trump is now claiming that the U.S. and Iran are engaged in talks, and get this, Iran supposedly *wants* to make a deal. Cue the collective eye roll heard ’round the world. I mean, who needs consistency when you can just pivot on a dime, right? It’s not like anyone remembers the last time Trump had a strong opinion on… well, anything. But the Iran deal? That was a special kind of hatred. He loathed it. He denounced it. He ripped it up metaphorically (and probably literally, knowing him). Now, suddenly, they’re just misunderstood pen pals? Déjà Vu All Over Again (With Extra Sarcasm) Let’s not forget the absolute dumpster fire Trump ignited back in 2018 when he officially withdrew the U.S. from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), aka the Iran nuclear deal. Remember that? All that chest-thumping about how it was the “worst deal ever negotiated”? The constant barrage of tweets about Iran’s nefarious activities and how they were just using the deal to fund terrorism? Good times. Or, you know, not. Back then, the narrative was simple: Iran was evil, the deal was weak, and Trump was the only one brave enough to stand up to them. He slapped on sanctions, ramped up the rhetoric, and generally made it clear that he considered Iran a major threat. Fast forward to today, and suddenly, Iran is eager to negotiate? It’s enough to give you whiplash. Why the Sudden Change of Heart? (Or is it?) The million-dollar question, of course, is why the change? Is this a genuine shift in strategy? Has Trump had an epiphany while binge-watching reruns of “The Apprentice”? Or is this just another calculated move designed to play to a specific audience or achieve some short-term political goal? Maybe he’s trying to soften his image as a warmonger. Perhaps he’s laying the groundwork for a “triumphant” return to negotiations if he wins the upcoming election, allowing him to claim he’s the only one who can “fix” the situation. Or maybe, just maybe, he’s realized that isolating Iran completely isn’t exactly a winning strategy. Occam’s Razor suggests it’s probably the simplest, most self-serving option. Sanctions, Sanctions, Everywhere! Let’s not forget the economic warfare Trump waged against Iran through sanctions. He crippled their economy, made it difficult for them to sell oil, and generally made life miserable for the Iranian people. The stated goal was to force Iran back to the negotiating table to agree to a “better deal.” But did it work? Well, it certainly caused a lot of pain and suffering, but whether it actually brought Iran closer to a deal that met Trump’s (ever-shifting) demands is debatable. Now, with these supposed talks underway, one has to wonder what Trump is willing to offer. Will he ease sanctions? Will he offer any concessions on Iran’s nuclear program? And, perhaps most importantly, will he actually stick to any agreement he reaches? Given his track record, that last question is a real head-scratcher. The Art of the (Inconsistent) Deal Trump’s approach to foreign policy has always been… unconventional, to put it mildly. He’s never been one to shy away from dramatic pronouncements, sudden reversals, or outright contradictions. He seems to operate on the principle that any publicity is good publicity, and that keeping everyone guessing is a sign of strength. He’s the master of the art of the inconsistent deal. So, what does all this mean for the future of U.S.-Iran relations? Honestly, your guess is as good as mine. It’s entirely possible that these “talks” are nothing more than a smokescreen, designed to create the illusion of progress while Trump continues to pursue his own agenda. It’s equally possible that he’s genuinely interested in reaching some kind of agreement, however unlikely that may seem. Navigating the Labyrinth of Trump’s Logic Trying to decipher Trump’s motivations is like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube while blindfolded and riding a unicycle. It’s frustrating, confusing, and ultimately, probably pointless. But one thing is certain: whatever happens next, it’s bound to be interesting. And by interesting, I mean utterly bonkers. We can expect more twists, more turns, and more pronouncements that defy logic and common sense. We can expect more sanctions, more threats, and more attempts to rewrite the narrative of the Iran deal. And through it all, we can expect Trump to continue to be Trump: unpredictable, unconventional, and utterly captivating, in a train-wreck-you-can’t-look-away kind of way. Snarky Takeaway So, is Trump suddenly a dove when it comes to Iran? Probably not. Is he playing 4D chess while the rest of us are stuck in checkers? Maybe. Or maybe he just woke up one morning and decided that today was a good day to pretend he never ripped up the Iran deal in the first place. Either way, grab your popcorn, folks. This is going to be a wild ride. Post navigation Dow Jumps! Crisis Averted? (For Now.)