President Trump’s ‘’hot potato’’ peace deal with Iran

President Trump’s ‘’hot potato’’ peace deal with Iran

‘‘You got to know when to hold ‘em Know when to fold ‘em Know when to walk away And know when to run’’ Lyrics from the song and movie ‘’The Gambler’’ by late American country music singer Kenny Rogers.  Much to the relief of the world (minus Israel) the US/Israel war against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which erupted on February 25, has now come to an end. In the past weeks, while the belligerents were lobbing deadly ordnances both ways, behind…

After the ceasefire: Why the uncertainty does not end here

Markets appear relieved. The US and Iran have reached an understanding to pause the hostilities that escalated earlier this year, and negotiations for a formal peace treaty are expected to unfold over the next two months. The financial world is, for the moment, pricing in stability. I would encourage caution. As I argued in an earlier post (Exercise Caution in the Peace Trade), the probability is high that markets have already priced in the bulk…

This Is Why Trump Was Necessary

it is entirely conceivable that Israel, just like South Africa, will be globally ostracised and abandoned. Trump was necessary. Necessary to strip away the niceties and reveal the true face of empire, to reveal its naked impunity, to showcase the war crimes in all their immoral bloodlust. Nate Bear, Jun 19, 2026, https://www.donotpanic.news/p/this-is-why-trump-was-necessary Iran has forced the US into one of the biggest strategic defeats in its …

President Trump's  ''Hot Potato'' Peace Deal With Iran

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