The decision makes no sense on the merits, and it seems to be driven entirely by the administration’s desire to mollify hawkish critics that will never be satisfied by anything Biden does.
"Diplomatic engagement is the only realistic way to address the the nuclear issue in a constructive fashion, but by reneging on this agreement the Biden administration has proven to the Iranian government that it would be foolish for them to negotiate anything else with Biden."
This is entirely intentional. That Iran actually thought that a Biden administration, or any other US administration in the realistic universe, would negotiate in good faith is astounding.
"Diplomatic engagement is the only realistic way to address the the nuclear issue in a constructive fashion, but by reneging on this agreement the Biden administration has proven to the Iranian government that it would be foolish for them to negotiate anything else with Biden."
This is entirely intentional. That Iran actually thought that a Biden administration, or any other US administration in the realistic universe, would negotiate in good faith is astounding.
Will the US send the prisoners back to Iran