Bombing the Hell Out of Iran Sure is a Weird Way to Celebrate Peace With... Iran
The article discusses the contradictory actions of the Trump administration regarding peace negotiations with Iran. Despite announcing a temporary ceasefire, the U.S. has resumed bombing in the region, raising questions about the effectiveness of diplomatic efforts. The situation is complicated further by ongoing tensions with Israel and Hezbollah, as well as the uncertain status of the Abraham Accords.
- ▪Trump announced a temporary ceasefire with Iran but resumed bombing shortly after.
- ▪The strikes occurred amid ongoing negotiations for a peace deal, which remain unclear.
- ▪Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu has intensified military actions against Hezbollah, complicating peace efforts.
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NewsPolitics With Charles P. PierceBombing the Hell out of Iran Sure Is a Weird Way to Celebrate Peace with ... IranFollow Politics With Charles P. PierceView feedBombing the Hell out of Iran Sure Is a Weird Way to Celebrate Peace with ... IranRight as things were—by Trump’s telling—just about sewed up, the strikes resumed. The art of the deal!By Charles P. PiercePublished: May 26, 2026 12:01 PM EDTSave ArticleShare Article32KAWNAT HAJU//Getty Images3 min readI am not wise in the ways of international diplomacy, so I admit I am baffled by the strategy of celebrating a peace agreement by bombing the hell out of the other country.
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