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Ferguson: U.S.-Iran Talks Set Stage for Military Action

2/27/2026

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Niall Ferguson, a columnist for the Free Press, says U.S.-Iran nuclear talks are "the prelude" to potential military strikes.
U.S. President Donald Trump last week gave Iran a 10-to-15 day ultimatum to finalize a nuclear deal.
Ferguson argues that allowing Iran another opportunity to negotiate was a mistake.
The discussion occurred on "The Takeout."
The Free Press is affiliated with Paramount.

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Niall Ferguson, a columnist for the Free Press, says U.S.-Iran nuclear talks are "the prelude" to potential military strikes.
U.S. President Donald Trump last week gave Iran a 10-to-15 day ultimatum to finalize a nuclear deal.
Ferguson argues that allowing Iran another opportunity to negotiate was a mistake.
The discussion occurred on "The Takeout."
The Free Press is affiliated with Paramount.