Glimmer Of Hope In Iran Conflict As Bombing Eases.
President Trump said Monday that the United States and Iran were negotiating “a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East” and that he would postpone his deadline for attacking Iranian power plants by five days after the two countries traded threats over the weekend.
Iran did not immediately comment. It was unclear what kind of communication might be taking place and who might be mediating; Iran has previously denied seeking a cease-fire. Mr. Trump had threatened on Saturday to bomb Iran’s energy infrastructure within 48 hours unless Iran agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, a critical shipping route for the global oil trade.
‘NY Times’
The pols show a big problem with the War in Iran, its not at all popular especially when American associate it with higher gas prices. The calculation of continuing the war an further damaging energy infrastructure in the region is untenable to many in Washington and is leading to a detente. Energy supply and prices have dictated American foreign policy in the region for over 50 years and those factors remain front and center in any conflict involving the Middle East.
