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The Art of the No-Show Deal

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The Art of the No-Show Deal

Donald Trump is back to doing what he does best: loud threats, dramatic pivots, and declaring victory over air.

Reports from Channel 12 reveal that Trump abruptly canceled a scheduled military strike against Iran in exchange for

"broad outlines"

of a deal—promising a reopened Strait of Hormuz and fresh nuclear talks.

But Haaretz cuts straight through the noise: Trump loves boasting about his dealmaking genius, but at the end of the day, he’s a master of hot air 💨. His entire strategy relies on pushing tensions to the absolute brink, hoping the other side blinks first, and then claiming a massive win the moment everyone steps back.

Instead of decisive action, Iran gets another pass, wrapped up as a "masterclass" in diplomacy.

The Questions Tehran Must Answer:

1. Will Iran actually yield to Washington's terms and secure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, or was this condition simply a temporary pause in a larger game of brinkmanship? 🌊

2. Is Tehran genuinely prepared to dismantle or restrict its nuclear program under American pressure, or are these "broad outlines" just another tactical stall to buy time? ⚛️

The Art of the No-Show Deal | The Observer