Richard Weitz appeared on the BBC to discuss the administration’s approach to negotiations with Iran and the type of agreement it hopes to achieve. He noted that the United States seeks to avoid direct confrontation while maintaining sufficient pressure to keep negotiations moving forward. According to Weitz, the challenge is to strike a balance between demonstrating resolve and avoiding actions that could trigger further escalation.
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Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka during the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22, 2025. (Getty Images)