Trump Gets Conflicting Messages as He Seeks an Exit Ramp From the Iran War
- On Friday, Saudi Arabia joined the United States in striking logistics and weapons sites used by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, marking a new phase in regional conflict.
- During a Wednesday White House visit, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman conveyed to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance that the kingdom wants the Iran war to de-escalate.
- While the kingdom seeks de-escalation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for further escalation; diplomatic efforts remain stalled as mistrust between Washington and Tehran deepens.
- President Trump has expressed frustration at Tehran's unwillingness to negotiate, while a CNN survey found only 28% of Americans approve of his handling of the war.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated this week the president is trying to negotiate a solution regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which remains central to the conflict.
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Le Journal de MontrealDonald Trump remains entangled in the war with Iran, in search of a way out that, for now, escapes him.
By Kevin Liptak, Jennifer Hansler and Zachary Cohen, CNN Shortly after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, a delegation of Saudi officials arrived in the West Wing with a message for the White House.Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, on an unannounced visit to Washington, conveyed both to President Donald Trump and to The Post Trump, receiving contradictory messages as he seeks a way out of the war with Iran appeared first on KVIA.
Trump gets conflicting messages as he seeks an exit ramp from the Iran war
Despite President Donald Trump’s claims Iran is “begging” for a deal, some US officials fear regime figures appear more committed than ever to wielding leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and firing missiles toward American troops.
Trump Gets Conflicting Messages On the Iran War
CNN: “As pressure mounts from fellow Republicans to wind the war down, it actually appears to be expanding, with new fronts opening up and virtually every country in the region now drawn in. Efforts at diplomacy are halting at best; a senior U.S. official said resuming direct diplomacy with Iran does not appear imminent.” “Despite […]
U.S.-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies and diplomacy stalls
Despite several days of relative calm, both sides carried out military strikes in the last 24 hours that once again risk a return to all-out war — and further expansion in the region — while little is clear about what strategy, if any, American or Iranian officials have for a path forward.
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