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Two days of talks failed. No breakthroughs were achieved. None were expected. Reuters quoted Interfax saying:
"So far there is no particular rapprochement. There is an impression that the atmosphere is not very good."
An Iranian source said Western states offered nothing. It didn't surprise.
Plans are to resume talks in Istanbul on March 17 and 18. Follow-up ones will continue in Almaty on April 5 and 6.
Before talks began, Secretary of State John Kerry warned of "terrible consequences." It they failed, they'll follow, he suggested. He knew in advance they would. Washington rejects conciliation. It doesn't negotiate. It demands.
"There is still time," said Kerry, "but only if Iran makes the decision to come to the table an negotiate in good faith."
It does so every time. Failure follows. Without a legitimate partner, it's certain.
KerrySpeak claims otherwise. "We are prepared to negotiate in good faith in mutual respect, in an effort to avoid whatever terrible consequences could follow failure," he said.
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