(H/T IJM) Whatever a “perimeter” is in this context, it was pretty clear that Trump was in search of some way back in off the ledge when we read this:
The Hormuz Letter @HormuzLetter
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BREAKING: The U.S. has made a last minute peace offer to Iran through Qatar, and Iran is now reviewing it, per initial reports.
So, this comes as no surprise:
As I understand this, Iran has agreed to open Hormuz—but has not renounced its full control of the strait. Iran has also agreed not to be a nuclear threat—which it never has been. Trump says he wants to make a deal “rapidly”. Whatever “rapidly” means. It thus appears that absolutely nothing has changed except that Trump is saved from a disastrous decision. Well, thank God for small favors.


I've learned not to put ANY stock in anything Trump says, but I admit to always clinging to hope.
I’m guessing Trump is under huge pressure for a deal from:
- Japan
- Saudi Arabia
- Treasury
- U.S. military
- China
- GOP
- Polls
Anti deal:
- Israel and supporters
- Fox News and associated Murdoch media
- neocons