Former White House envoy has warning for Trump on how not to get played by Iran
Former Trump envoy Morgan Ortagus cautioned President Trump about Iran's tactics in ongoing nuclear negotiations. She suggested that Iran may be using these talks to delay pressure while maintaining leverage. Ortagus emphasized the importance of not falling into the trap of prolonged negotiations that benefit Iran.
- ▪Morgan Ortagus warned that Iran may be using ongoing nuclear negotiations to buy time.
- ▪Trump has paused planned military strikes and extended diplomatic talks with Iran due to pressure from Gulf allies.
- ▪Ortagus believes the current administration has more leverage than previous ones in dealing with Iran.
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National Security Former White House envoy has warning for Trump on how not to get played by Iran Trump extended diplomatic talks with Tehran following pressure from Gulf allies seeking more time for negotiations By Morgan Phillips Fox News Published May 21, 2026 6:10am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ortagus warns Iran trying to ‘buy time’ as Hezbollah blocks peace in Lebanon Former Trump administration official Morgan Ortagus tells Fox News Digital that Iran has historically used negotiations to stall while arguing Hezbollah — not Lebanon itself — remains the biggest obstacle to peace between Israel and its neighbors.
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