Seems like #trump cornered himself as his deadline for his ultimatum in #Iran approaches < 24 hrs. away (where Iran either opens up the #StraitOfHormuz or the #US destroys Iran's power plants).
I can't imagine that hurting so many innocent people by destroying all those facilities would be favored by most allies. Nor would it be beneficial for any new government in a potential regime change.
On the other hand, if he doesn't follow through, the world will see he was all bluff.
@hszakher 💯 He thinks he is the best thing since sliced bread, so to speak, and the smartest person alive. He is prideful and won't admit he was wrong or that other people convinced him to change, lest he appear weak. He will always bluster, lie, gaslight–whatever–to make it look like he somehow came out on top.
If nothing changes, he could announce he showed mercy and allowed more time to release their hold on the Strait as he demanded. Or along those lines, he could strike smaller facilities.
@hszakher So true. It is amazing how he convinced so many that he is some kind of ultra-smart 4D-chess-playing deal maker— what utter nonsense.
He is emotional and impetuous. He doesn't just show his cards (or lack of them) by how he acts, but he screams them out.
I believe he and his admin were on a 'high' from the way that their actions in Venezuela went for them, and they arrogantly figured military actions in Iran would be as quickly successful. They failed to consider the whole picture.
@hszakher I thought he might try to buy more time, but I suggested he might act like he is providing mercy. Ha! Silly me lol... of course he wants to project himself as the great negotiator...you know, art of the deal and all 🙄
Also, it is interesting how he all-caps screamed that post. Super stable guy. Doesn't appear troubled whatsoever (ha).
@hszakher Art of the Bluff
And honestly, I doubt negotiations have been going on much at all, never mind going amazingly well.
That said, *maybe* some will happen now. At this point, I think Trump is looking for a way out (of course one that will make him look like he came out on top).
@hszakher So true 😂👏
I just heard from a BBC news commentator that Iran is denying that...
And... here's a reference from Reuters saying that Iran denies there have been no negotiations at all, nevermind amazingly productive ones.
"Iran's Fars news agency said after Trump's post that there was no direct communication with the U.S. or through intermediaries."
@hszakher Oh that's great 😂
Just watched the whole clip 😂👏
And absolutely he is. I see him wanting an 'out' now. I think he knows it is WAY different than he expected and more challenging than the war hawks around him that influence him said it would be.
@hszakher I meant to post this earlier but got busy.
Five days is quite specific and seems to coordinate with the time more US troops are due to arrive in the area.
Attached: 1 image Deeply concerning:🚨"Flight logs show a huge influx of troops to the ME incl many NEW DEPLOYMENTS just today. Several hours after Trump’s claimed “halt” due to “talks”‼️" -A Cochran "A sig mvt🚨is underway from US Army, Navy & Air Force bases in CONUS to the ME comprised of at least 35 C-17 flts since Mar12, w11 more flts on the way. Origins: 12-Hunter Army Air Field/Fort Stewart, GA... Destinations: 17-Ovda AB, IL 13-King Faisal AB, JO 4-King Hussein INTL airport, JO" -Intel Frog #IranWar #USPol
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