Here we go again, folks. Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has just announced that Iran and the United States are planning another round of nuclear talks, this time in Rome, as reported by Newsmax. For those of us who remember the disastrous Obama-era nuclear deal, this news is enough to make any America First patriot uneasy. President Trump has consistently warned of the dangers posed by appeasement deals with rogue regimes like Iran, and yet the diplomatic establishment—in defiance of common sense—seems determined to drag America back into negotiations.
Amir-Abdollahian stated that these upcoming talks in Rome would focus specifically on reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—the failed Obama-era agreement designed to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions. “We have always stressed that diplomacy and negotiations are the best way forward, and Rome will be another step toward that,” said the Iranian official, glossing over the regime’s history of deceit and aggression. But any conservative who values national security and American strength must ask themselves: what exactly are we negotiating? And why would we trust a regime that has repeatedly proven itself to be an enemy of freedom and stability?
Let’s recall clearly why President Trump withdrew from Obama’s disastrous nuclear deal in 2018, calling it “one-sided” and “defective at its core.” Under the JCPOA, Iran was allowed billions in sanctions relief, funds that they quickly diverted to terror groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, destabilizing the Middle East and directly threatening our ally Israel. Worse yet, the deal failed to halt Iran’s uranium enrichment entirely, merely placing temporary constraints that would inevitably expire. As President Trump accurately warned at the time, “This was a horrible, one-sided deal that should have never, ever been made.”
Yet, here we are again, listening to Iranian diplomats talk about “mutual understanding” and “cooperation,” as though the regime in Tehran has suddenly changed its fundamental nature. President Trump has worked tirelessly to re-establish America’s credibility and strength on the international stage, prioritizing policies that put our nation first and protect our allies. Returning to negotiations with Iran now risks undermining all those gains, signaling a return to the failed policies of appeasement that Biden and his allies once championed.
Now, some in Washington may argue that dialogue is always beneficial and that diplomacy can yield positive results. But diplomacy is only effective when backed by strength, resolve, and clear-eyed realism. The Iranian regime has repeatedly shown contempt for the international community, sponsoring terrorism, attacking American interests in the region, and oppressing its own people. As conservatives, we must insist that any negotiations with Iran be conditioned on verifiable and irreversible actions—not merely empty promises or temporary concessions.
The America First movement demands that our nation never again compromise our security or principles for the sake of appeasing hostile actors. President Trump has made clear that the United States must stand firm against regimes like Iran that threaten global peace and stability. Instead of naive diplomacy, we should focus on maximum pressure—economic sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and clear red lines backed by credible military deterrence.
We must also remember the lessons of history. Ronald Reagan famously said, “Peace through strength,” and his wisdom holds true today. Iran respects strength and exploits weakness. By choosing to engage them prematurely and without preconditions, we risk emboldening their aggressive behavior and undermining our own strategic interests. Conservatives must remain vigilant and demand transparency from our negotiators. We cannot afford another failed deal that enriches terrorists and endangers American lives.
In the coming weeks, as these nuclear talks unfold in Rome, conservatives must speak clearly and forcefully to ensure that America’s interests come first. President Trump has set the standard: no weak deals, no empty promises, and no appeasement. Iran must be held accountable, and America must stand firm. Our nation deserves nothing less.
