Trump officials whisper that his Truth Social posts about Iran risk killing peace talks

Key Points:

• As the U.S.-Israel and Iran ceasefire deadline approaches, Trump officials anonymously criticize the president's social media posts for undermining delicate negotiations, citing his public disclosures and inflammatory statements as harmful to diplomatic efforts.
• Trump claimed Iran agreed to an "unlimited" suspension of its nuclear program, a statement quickly denied by Iranian officials, highlighting mistrust intensified by his extensive posts on Truth Social discussing the conflict and U.S. military actions.
• Experts and political analysts, including Tufts professor Daniel Drezner, liken the situation to 2016-era chaos, pointing to Trump's impulsive behavior and short attention span as obstacles to effective diplomacy, with even loyal staff reportedly leaking concerns.
• Despite internal criticism, the White House defends Trump's negotiation tactics as superior to past administrations, while Iran’s Parliament Speaker rejects talks under threat and hints at further military actions.
• The conflict and Trump's erratic communication have caused significant volatility in oil markets, and public opinion polls show low approval for U.S. military strikes on Iran and skepticism about Trump's temperament and mental sharpness.