# Is Trump being out-negotiated over Iran?

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Podcast: [The Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-story-26954)
Published: 2026-05-27T00:01:00+00:00
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Iranian officials remain in Qatar, negotiating the details of a possible peace plan for the region. Discussions continue even after American strikes hit targets in southern Iran late on Monday. So, is peace actually within reach? What’s really on the table? And after months of escalation and bluster, could President Trump end up the biggest loser in all of this? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Michael Stephens, senior associate fellow, RAND Europe and RUSI.  Host: Manveen Rana.  Producers: Sophie McNulty, Micaela Arneson.  We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Trump’s Iran peace deal will come with strings attached Further listening: How did Pakistan become the peacemakers? Clips: The White House, CNN, Channel 4 News, NBC News, Fox News.  Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe  here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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