The Closer Is Coming

The long, hard process of forcing Iran to a decision

In this famous scene, the coffee is a power play. One character is exerting authority over another to enforce a hard economic reality on them

It all feels so familiar because it is familiar, by now. The president calls a timeout for negotiations at the behest of the Saudis, Qataris, and Pakistanis with planes in the air. Then Iran denies any negotiations…