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[–] 6 points 7 months ago (6 children)

This is one of the reasons why Donald's idea of ​​turning around, saying he won, and walking away couldn't work.

I mean it would—if he actually stopped bombing them and helping Israel bomb them. Unilateral de-escalation only works if you actually de-escalate.

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  • [–] 17 points 7 months ago (4 children)

    While the US backing off will be a necessary component of a de-escalation, Iran is under no obligation to start playing nice just because the US does. They're going to demand serious concessions before they unclench their fists and release their chokehold on the strait.

    Trump can't just TACO his way out of this one. He either has to commit to a full scale invasion, or come to the table with a peace offer Iran will accept.

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  • [–] 8 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    Since trump has bombed Iran multiple times during peace talks, Iran is not going to trust Mango Mussolini again.

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  • [–] 6 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    Exactly. Which is why their demands are only going to be bigger now. They're going to assume that any concessions they get will only be good until next time Trump tears up the deal or attacks them in the middle of negotiations, so they're going to maximise the benefit they get for as long as they get it.

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  • [–] 5 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    Why would they entertain peace talks at all? Israel has murdered Iran's top negotiator, and Trump is obviously compromised by Israel.

    No, the smart play here is to just keep the straight closed to American and Israeli traffic and allies while looking for opportunities for their own decapitation strikes.

    Once someone else is in power, then negotiations can resume.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago*

    Never put your enemy on death ground. If Iran decide to point blank refuse any notion of a compromise that basically leaves Trump with no other (face saving) option other than full scale invasion. Iran have negotiated very smartly throughout this whole situation, I expect they'll continue to do so.

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