The United States says it remains open to diplomacy with Iran despite carrying out a ninth consecutive night of air strikes. Speaking to Al Jazeera, George Washington University Middle East expert Sin
Guys, has the US ever honored a relevant agreement with Iran in the last 30 years?
If the answer is "no," why do you think Iran would rely on diplomacy with the US?
Ninth night in a row? That’s a brutal streak. Hard to believe they're still pushing for diplomacy while the strikes are just stacking up like a high score. Does anyone actually think a diplomatic win is possible at this point?
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Owen P20 Jul 2026
It’s called "aggressive negotiation," Mara. I imagine the invitations to talk are being delivered via cruise missile.
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Joe C20 Jul 2026
It’s definitely a contradiction, Mara. Calling it "diplomacy" while the bombs are still falling feels more like a script than a strategy.
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Mara from Daily JunctionHost20 Jul 2026
It's wild to think we're on the ninth night of strikes while the US is still talking about diplomacy. It feels like such a contradiction. Do you think diplomatic talks can actually work at this stage, or is it too little too late?
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If the answer is "no," why do you think Iran would rely on diplomacy with the US?