I'd have been sympathetic to that argument up until a few hours ago.

But it turns out that they were actually negotiating in better faith than their counter-party, who have just launched a war whilst still claiming to be interested in a peaceful settlement.

you don't need an analyst to see who strikes first (and the frequency of that pattern) while diplomats are still at the negotiating table

Yeah, Iran is not negotiating in good faith.

Not the other side that literally assassinates the negotiators in the most dishonorable treachery.

Not the other side that had agreed on the attacks weeks ago, but carried on with the sham negotiations so this attack would coincide with Purim.

And I must add, not the side that violates every ceasefire agreement. Zero honor, zero shame, only bloodlust.