Indeed, the negotiations are all smoke and mirrors; Trump delivers a "major speech": continue fighting Iran
Trump now speaks as if he's sleepwalking, saying whatever comes to mind.
After days of building up narratives like "willing to negotiate with Iran" and "war can end even if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked," on April 1 local time, Trump delivered what he called his "major speech."
Based on currently disclosed content, Trump unsurprisingly reversed himself again: threatening to carry out "extremely severe strikes" on Iran within the next two to three weeks—destroying all of Iran’s power plants—while simultaneously boasting that Khamenei’s death equals a "regime change in Iran," claiming the U.S. has achieved a "quick, decisive, and overwhelming victory."
To be honest, Trump’s mental state is deeply questionable. His so-called "major speech" sounded nearly devoid of substantive content, merely recycling contradictory statements he made just days earlier: one moment saying he’s open to talks, the next declaring he’ll keep bombing Iran.
In reality, what Trump says during this period means nothing. What matters is what he actually does: while repeatedly emphasizing diplomacy, the U.S. military continues reinforcing its presence in the Middle East—a clear sign that Trump’s talk of negotiation is fake, and escalating war is real.
We’ve said before: Trump now acts like a gambler whose eyes are red from loss, who will never stop until he’s lost every last chip.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861336461365380/
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