Event Brief
Slavin says US-Iran talks via Qatar are too fragile
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
Summary: Barbara Slavin, speaking on the US-Iran conflict, said recent indirect contacts between Washington and Tehran mediated by Qatar have been too limited and too fragile to produce a serious breakthrough. She described the approach as “kabuki diplomacy,” with both sides half-engaging while positioning against any appearance of compromise.
WHO: Barbara Slavin
WHAT: Slavin criticized US-Iran indirect contacts mediated by Qatar as too limited and fragile, calling them “kabuki diplomacy.”
WHEN: Sep 28, 2026 at 2:18 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Slavin said the indirect contacts have been too limited and too fragile to produce any serious breakthrough.
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