A foreign relations expert, Joseph Cirincione of the Council on Foreign Relations, offered direct advice to President Donald Trump amid deteriorating negotiations with Iran.

Speaking on MS NOW's 'Alex Witt Reports,' Cirincione suggested that Trump could still secure a stronger agreement by refraining from public bluster and letting professional negotiators handle the details.

The current situation stems from ongoing tensions related to conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, with Iranian officials showing reluctance in recent meetings, including a notable refusal by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to shake hands with Vice President JD Vance.Cirincione highlighted that the Iran deal has become something of a punchline in Washington circles.

He praised the original Obama-era approach to negotiations, noting that if the JCPOA had remained intact, Iran would still be years away from nuclear weapons capability.According to Cirincione, Iran's strengthened position post-conflict may reduce its perceived need for nuclear deterrence.

The expert emphasized the potential for a compromise on Iran's nuclear program if Trump stops interfering publicly and pressures Israel to halt operations in Lebanon.This strategy, he argued, could salvage the talks and achieve Trump's goal of preventing Iranian nuclear development.The comments reflect broader challenges in U.S.-Iran diplomacy under the current administration, where aggressive rhetoric appears to be undermining diplomatic progress.Observers note the high stakes involved in maintaining regional stability and non-proliferation efforts in the Middle East.