Trump Says US to Stop New Strikes on Iran, Calls for 'Rapid Deal' on Hormuz The fragile truce announced by Donald Trump over the weekend may have temporarily averted further bloodshed in the Middle East, but it raises more questions than answers about the region's future.
By committing to hold off on new strikes against Iran, provided a deal is reached "rapidly," Trump has put himself at the mercy of Tehran's negotiating table.
The calculus behind this move is clear: Israel and the US are trying to avoid further entanglement in the conflict, while also maintaining the illusion of momentum towards a resolution.