From taking over Iran’s oil industry to a handshake — all within the space of four hours. It is the contemporary standard in diplomacy. Threaten to hit your enemy "VERY HARD," then embrace them. Whatever the outcome, claim victory. Call off the strike and announce a deal with Iran that has been approved by "all parties."
President Trump has had his fair share of criticism for his outlandish and often unsubstantiated comments and worldview, but he accurately predicted that oil prices would drop like a stone well before the ink dried on the extended ceasefire agreement.
The 14-point memorandum of understanding has been made known in detail to the general public, and while any cessation of war is a good thing, this agreement of sorts seems fraught with possible trip-ups. It is described by Washington as "performance-based", with Iran benefitting only if it complies with its commitments.
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