Trump’s ‘one-man WhatsApp group’ diplomacy derailing Iran peace talks

US president’s hubristic and contradictory social media statements are key stumbling block to ending the war Donald Trump’s blend of threats and hubristic commentary, often casually dismissive of Iran, has, as much as the continuation of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, been the key stumbling block to restarting peace talks between the two countries under Pakistan’s mediation in Islamabad. However much the Iranian foreign ministry insists it would not respond to every social media utte...

By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic Editor