Trending Now - Iran Dismisses Dialogue With U.S. Amid Trump Criticism

WHO:

President Donald Trump

Steve Schmidt, co-founder of The Lincoln Project and the Save America Movement

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Joanna Coles, host of The Daily Beast Podcast

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s negotiators

WHAT:

Trump has engaged the U.S. in a war with Iran, which has resulted in at least 13 American servicemembers dead and 140 injured.

Schmidt described Trump’s actions as “unpardonable” and warned of a “tidal wave” of political consequences for Trump’s party.

Araghchi stated that Iran does not see any reason to negotiate with the U.S. and has never asked for a ceasefire.

Trump claimed on Truth Social that Iran is “totally defeated and wants a deal,” but Araghchi refuted this.

Araghchi mentioned that Iran had previously offered to dilute its enriched uranium as a concession during negotiations.

WHERE:

The conflict is between the United States and Iran.

The initial strikes on Iran were conducted by the U.S. and Israel.

WHEN:

The war with Iran entered its third week on March 15th, 2026.

The joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran occurred on February 28th, 2026.

Schmidt's comments were made on The Daily Beast Podcast, and he published a Substack editorial earlier in March 2026.

WHY:

Schmidt criticized Trump for waging unprovoked wars due to disappointment at not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.

Araghchi characterized the conflict as a “war of choice” by Trump and the U.S.

HOW:

Trump has made public declarations of victory despite ongoing conflict and casualties.

Schmidt noted that Trump’s decisions were made without proper debate or planning.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 03:55 UTC)

President Trump has engaged the U.S. in a war with Iran, resulting in at least 13 American servicemembers dead and 140 injured as the conflict enters its third week. Steve Schmidt, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, criticized Trump's actions as "unpardonable" during a recent episode of The Daily Beast Podcast, warning of significant political fallout for Trump's party, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran sees no reason to negotiate and has never requested a ceasefire. Despite Trump's claims on Truth Social that Iran is "totally defeated and wants a deal," Araghchi refuted this, emphasizing that Iran had previously offered to dilute its enriched uranium in negotiations.