Former U.S. special envoy on the mixed messages coming from Trump and Iran

NPR | By A Martínez

Published May 28, 2026 at 6:44 AM EDT

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Robert Malley, former U.S. special envoy for Iran, about mixed messages from the Trump administration and Iranian leadership about a potential deal to end the war.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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