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Shkruar nga PamfletiThere is the imminent threat of a 50% punitive tariff against any nation that militarily assists Iran, while Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, his trusted presidential son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Vice President JD Vance are expected to attend the talks in Pakistan.
Saying "Until victory, always!" would not have conveyed the idea of "America First," so it's better to stick to the classic: "Decisive victory, Iran begged us."
Ceasefire? "We will work closely with Iran." Death toll in Hormuz? "We are thinking about a joint venture, a good thing."
Last night, Donald Trump kept global attention focused on developments with Iran, while leaving open the possibility of a major attack. The following day, public communication did not reduce the tension. On the contrary, the administration continued with statements that maintain the expectation of new developments.
The dizzying revelation
The ultimatum announced earlier created an uncertain situation, which increased public scrutiny. This communication model, known from Trump's experience on television, builds a climate of expectation without offering a clear solution.
The 15-day ceasefire was not presented as an end to the crisis. In public statements and social media posts, the administration emphasized that major developments remained ahead. The repeated message was that something bigger was expected to happen.
The administration used a series of statements to keep the tension going. Secretary of War
Pete Hegseth spoke of a “decisive victory,” declared that “Iran begged us,” and added that “Trump scored a victory with a big V.” He also mentioned that “Iran is destroyed” and warned: “We will stay in place for the next two weeks.”
Trump attacked the media as "fake news," a line echoed by Hegseth, a stance intended to consolidate support from his political base.
"Production Regime Change"
On the diplomatic front, Trump released details that would previously have been covered in official channels. He declared: "The United States will be working closely with Iran, which in our opinion has undergone what will be a very productive regime change! There will be no uranium enrichment, and the United States, working with Iran, will dig up and remove all of the deeply buried nuclear dust (B-2 bombers). It is now, and has been, under very strict satellite surveillance (Space Force!)… We are talking and will continue to talk about reducing tariffs and sanctions with Iran. Many points have already been agreed upon."
Golden Age (also) in the Middle East
Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said: "We're thinking about doing a joint venture, as a way to secure it from a lot of people. A good thing." In parallel, Iranian authorities signaled that they will coordinate the passage of ships, while experts warn of congestion in the short term.
In another statement, Trump wrote: “A great day for world peace! Iran wants this to happen, enough has gone by! Everyone else has suffered too! The United States of America will contribute to the increased traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. There will be a lot of positive action! A lot of money will be made. Iran can begin the rebuilding process. We will load all kinds of cargo and just wait to make sure everything is in order. I am confident it will happen. Just like what we are experiencing in the United States, this could be the Golden Age of the Middle East!!!”
At the same time, the administration threatened a 50% tariff on any country that provides military assistance to Iran. Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and JD Vance are expected to be involved in the negotiation process.
"Lebanon? We'll take care of it"
Trump clarified that "Lebanon? It's not included in the deal," and added: "We'll take care of it." This statement leaves open another possible front.
Despite claims of stopping the Iranian nuclear threat, developments in Hormuz and warnings of new measures show that the tension has not ended. The current dynamics suggest that the clash is moving into a new phase. / Adapted from Corriere della Sera
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