War on Iran during nuclear negotiations undermines the US’s ability to talk peace around the world − and the effects won’t end when Trump leaves office
- Written by Debak Das, Assistant Professor, University of Denver
On Feb. 7, 2026, Iranian newspapers featured headlines on the resumption of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, following their suspension after Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran in June 2025.Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu via Getty ImagesOperation Epic Fury – the latest round of military strikes against Iran – began when Iran...

