In Negotiations With Iran, Trump Risks Repeating the Mistakes of Afghanistan

Mike Nelson / June 8, 2026 In Negotiations With Iran, Trump Risks Repeating the Mistakes of Afghanistan Sometimes walking away from the table is the best way to signal strength. World Events Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Photos via the Department of Defense). Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Photos via the Department of Defense). Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section Tell me if you’ve heard this one before. President Donald Trump is growing increasingly frustrated by a conflict with no clear end in sight.

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