Trump's Endgame Is Surrender
President Trump's strategy in the Iran war appears to be shifting towards a negotiated settlement. He has reportedly communicated with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about a cease-fire and upcoming negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program. This move is seen as a sign of surrender, as Iran's demands for reparations and control over the Strait of Hormuz indicate a shift in power dynamics.
- ▪Trump is negotiating a cease-fire with Iran, which includes a 30-day period for discussions on its nuclear program.
- ▪Iran is demanding war reparations and control over the Strait of Hormuz as part of the settlement terms.
- ▪The international sanctions against Iran are expected to collapse, leading to increased economic normalization for the country.
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- ▪ Exclusive: What's inside the Iran deal Trump is close to signing — Axios
- ▪ What will Trump do next with Iran? — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ Donald Trump says US and Iran are close to finalizing deal — Crypto Briefing
- ▪ Trump's Iran Endgame Is Surrender — RealClearPolitics - Homepage
- ▪ For Donald Trump, is Cuba next? — Sky News — Top
- ▪ Trump’s Endgame in Cuba — The Free Press (Substack)
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GlobalTrump’s Endgame Is SurrenderHe seems to hope to slip away without Americans noticing the magnitude of this defeat.By Robert KaganChip Somodevilla / GettyMay 21, 2026, 4 PM ET ShareSave The outlines of President Trump’s endgame in the Iran war are now emerging. In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday, Trump reportedly explained that the United States was negotiating a “letter of intent” with Iran that would “formally end the war and launch a 30-day period of negotiations” on Iran’s nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The purpose and effect of such an agreement should be clear: The United States is walking away from the crisis.
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