'US and Iran are talking past each other' in indirect negotiations As tensions between the United States and Iran continue to simmer, diplomats from both sides engage in a delicate dance of indirect talks.
This approach eschews direct communication for a more circuitous route, highlighting the complexities of communication between nations with fundamentally different values and worldviews.
Understanding the Context of US Iran Diplomacy The history of diplomatic relations between the US and Iran dates back to 1953, when a CIA backed coup overthrew Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh's democratically elected government.