Trump says Iran ‘afraid’ to confess to talks as Tehran rejects studies of dialogue – observe dwell
Is Trump any nearer to an Iran exit technique?printed at 01:42 GMT
Daniel Bush
Washington correspondent
Trump seems more and more fascinated with discovering an off-ramp with Iran, or what he calls “winding down” the warfare.
But his exit technique is unclear – and the US president’s blended messaging suggests he is nonetheless undecided about what would work greatest: ramping up the battle to attempt to finish it as rapidly as doable, or pushing for a negotiated settlement with Tehran.
On Tuesday, Trump signalled the US might pursue each methods directly. In a matter of hours, the Pentagon ordered floor troops to Iran, and US negotiators despatched the Iranian regime a brand new 15-point peace plan.
By Wednesday, the White House was urging Iran to simply accept the deal whereas threatening to hit the nation more durable than ever if it did not, stoking additional confusion about Trump’s intentions.
“President Trump does not bluff, and he is prepared to unleash hell,” Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, informed reporters. “Iran should not miscalculate again.”
