Trump says 'should have probably left' Iranian leaders, negotiators…

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe one-sentence version: Fox News reports that President Trump said he should have probably left Iran's leaders in place, and that negotiators are begging to live.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOkay, that is a lot of words for one sentence. What actually happened?

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere's what we know. Fox News says the president made comments about Iranian leadership and the negotiations. That headline is the reported part.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWho was he talking to, and where?

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe data we have doesn't say. It also doesn't say who the negotiators are, or exactly what they said.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the begging is a headline word?

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's the outlet's framing, and we can't confirm it. Treat it as one account of a conversation we haven't heard.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFine, but how did we get here? Why is anyone negotiating with Iran at all?

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe United States and Iran have been at odds for decades over nuclear and regional issues, and talks come and go.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's the background, not today's news.

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    Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWho does this touch, besides the people in the room?

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPotentially anyone who follows how those talks go, from governments in the region to families who just want less tension. Nothing specific is reported yet.

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    Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNothing specific.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRight. Supporters of a hard line will hear strength in the comment. Critics will hear a threat that makes a deal harder.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBoth readings are plausible.

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    Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd Iran's side? Did they answer?

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe have no reported response in our data. If one comes, it matters, because right now we only have one side's version.

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    Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWhat should we keep an eye on from here?

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA reply from Tehran, any confirmation of what the negotiators said, and whether the talks continue. Those are the three things to watch.

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    Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLet me try the short version. One outlet reported a quote, and the rest is unclear.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's the whole story so far. Better than most viewers get from a headline.

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    Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the 99-year-old is cleared for takeoff, and the rest of us still need the safety briefing?

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorChip, she's the only one here with a flight plan.

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    Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOuch. Fair.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGloria has the wider world next, and she has actually been to the embassies.