Middle East
Trump ended his idiotic Iran war. Good.
Was it worth it? Of course not. But comparing his Iran deal with Obama's or decrying the terms risks falling into the same traps as previous presidents
June 18, 2026
Was it worth it? Of course not. But comparing his Iran deal with Obama's or decrying the terms risks falling into the same traps as previous presidents
News from White House suggests Trump imposing limits on partner Netanyahu and that US did not provide missile defense in latest exchange of fire
This also drives a further wedge between Netanyahu and Trump, who reportedly doesn't want Tel Aviv to retaliate
Leaders in Tehran are quietly discussing ways to reestablish deterrence by threatening Tel Aviv's closest Gulf partner
In essence, this agreement brings the situation to where it was supposed to be following the announcement of the original ceasefire
