The Iran runaround
THE IRAN RUNAROUND. Last Wednesday, President Donald Trump told reporters that talks to end the Iran war were going “very well,” so well that they might result in an agreement in a few days. “I mean, if it happens — it might not happen, who knows? But if it happens, it could happen over the weekend,” the president said.
TL;DR
- President Trump expressed optimism about ongoing talks to end the Iran war, suggesting a deal might be reached soon.
- Trump humorously described a "ceasefire" in that part of the world as "shooting in a more moderate manner."
- Renewed violence erupted between Iran and U.S. partner Israel, with attacks on Beirut, Israel, and Iran.
- The outbreak of violence contradicted the idea of a fragile ceasefire and made light of the term.
- Trump was reportedly annoyed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and urged him not to retaliate against Iran.