More Bad Omens for the Iran Nuclear Talks

BLOOMBERG OPINION

BY JEFFREY GOLDBERG

The velocity of bad sign-spotting is increasing as we get closer to the main negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. 

Bad Sign No. 1: I think it’s important to note that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has just stated that under no circumstances would Iran agree to destroy any of its centrifuges. I would also like to note that this unequivocal statement, if sincere, means that there is no possibility of a nuclear deal between Iran and the six powers set to resume negotiating with it next month.

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