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Trump ‘grasping at straws’ in Iran negotiations, possible re-escalation: Foreign policy expert

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Negotiations continued through the weekend between Iran and the U.S. with a series of new proposals being considered by either side, but the stalemate may be wearing patience thin as Iranian officials say they expect the conflict to restart. Wall Street Journal National Security Correspondent Shelby Holliday and Stimson Center Senior Fellow Emma Ashford join Alex Witt with their analysis.

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