America’s lack of envoy to Tehran raises questions over U.S.-Iran relationship

Others warn that a complacent attitude toward Iran could spell disaster in the future. Daniel Roth, research director for United Against Nuclear Iran, stressed that letting diplomacy fall by the wayside could endanger the U.S. and the Middle East.

“Iran cannot be trusted, and that has been borne out since 1979. There are dozens of other states that have nuclear enrichment, and nobody has a problem with it.” Mr. Roth said. “[Iran] would like to pursue nukes so they can pursue their own regional ambitions. And all of those ambitions are very bad for America and its allies.”