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FBaggins

(28,205 posts)
3. It could be the real deal
Mon Jun 23, 2025, 06:34 PM
Jun 23

Iran's attack on the US base in Qatar (with its warning call ahead of time, ensuring no casualties) - has all the markings of the face-saving action that says "ok - we both punched each other... we're even" and leaves room to end the conflict.

lostincalifornia

(3,721 posts)
5. I think it is too. The fact that Israel effectively imobilized Hezbolah and Hamas, and the Houthis don't
Mon Jun 23, 2025, 06:38 PM
Jun 23

seem very anxious to stir things up, along with the fact that Israel has effectively disabled the Iranian military leadership, I don't think Iran or it's proxies had much choice.


lostincalifornia

(3,721 posts)
4. It will hold. Trump will claim success, and that he stopped the proliferation of Iran making nuclear weapons,
Mon Jun 23, 2025, 06:34 PM
Jun 23

and will negotiate a new deal with Iran, ignoring that he created the situation in the first place by tearing up the Obama/Iran nuclear deal.

Unless something unforeseen happens, the media is going to call this a success for trump, and if Powell decreases interest rates in July, the midterms could be very difficult for us.


tanyev

(46,964 posts)
6. Depends. Do Israel and Iran know they have agreed to it,
Mon Jun 23, 2025, 06:40 PM
Jun 23

or did they also just find out about it when Donny posted it on Truth Social?

Gore1FL

(22,539 posts)
11. I'm guessing it will not happen
Mon Jun 23, 2025, 07:30 PM
Jun 23

Trump is a liar that proclaims fantasy as reality. I doubt this is any different.

Totally Tunsie

(10,967 posts)
13. The felon is simply trying to create the backstory for his plea
Mon Jun 23, 2025, 08:23 PM
Jun 23

for the Nobel. We know what he wants the most and he's just working to justify any nominations and consideration.

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