Roger Carstens
Coverage of Roger Carstens in the Nexus archive.
- Timing of new U.S.-Iran talks unclear after Vance trip delayed
A new round of U.S.-Iran peace talks scheduled to start in Switzerland on Friday was postponed. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reported the delay, followed by analysis from Army Special Forces Ret. Lt. Col. Roger Carstens.
- Trump says ceasefire still intact after exchanging attacks with Iran
President Trump claims the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides have admitted to strikes, but Trump insists the agreement is still intact. The situation is being closely monitored and analyzed by experts, including CBS News contributor Retired Lieutenant Colonel Roger Carstens.
- Iran could use detained Americans as ‘sweetener’ in nuclear talks, ex-hostage envoy warns
A former U.S. hostage envoy warns Iran may use detained Americans as leverage in nuclear negotiations, citing six U.S. citizens held in Iranian prisons. Roger Carstens, ex-Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, emphasized Iran's untrustworthy negotiation tactics compared to other nations and highlighted the risk of last-minute disruptions in securing the hostages' release.
- Iran could use detained Americans as ‘sweetener’ in nuclear talks, ex-hostage envoy warns
A former U.S. hostage envoy warned that Iran could use six detained American citizens as leverage in nuclear negotiations, emphasizing Iran's untrustworthy negotiation tactics. The detainees, including dual nationals, are held in harsh conditions at Evin Prison in Tehran.