Trump Gets Conflicting Messages On the Iran War

CNN: “As pressure mounts from fellow Republicans to wind the war down, it actually appears to be expanding, with new fronts opening up and virtually every country in the region now drawn in. Efforts at diplomacy are halting at best; a senior U.S. official said resuming direct diplomacy with Iran does not appear imminent.”

“Despite Trump’s claims Iran is ‘begging’ for a deal to end the violence, some U.S. officials fear regime figures appear more committed than ever to wielding leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and firing missiles toward American troops.”

“Trump has grown frustrated at Tehran’s unwillingness to bend to his demands, leading to angry meetings behind the scenes and expletive-laced phone calls to his allies.”

ABC News: As diplomacy falters, U.S.-Iran war expands.