Trump ties himself in knots to avoid resuming a full-scale war in Iran
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Key Points:
- In mid-April, President Trump claimed Iran had agreed to all his demands, but no evidence supports that claim, and tensions between the two nations remain high.
- Trump has repeatedly set and then relaxed deadlines for Iran to agree to a deal, signaling hesitation to resume full-scale war despite ongoing provocations.
- The ceasefire initiated in early April has been fragile and marked by disagreements, with both sides using it more as a pause than a step toward a lasting agreement.
- Recent Iranian attacks on U.S. interests have been downplayed by U.S. defense officials to maintain the ceasefire, though Trump has expressed frustration and threatened to end it.
- Despite calling Iran's latest proposal "totally unacceptable," Trump continues to pursue diplomacy, indicating he is willing to give Iran more time to negotiate a deal.