[US-Israel, Iran War Day #56] US Strategy on Iran is ‘Apply Pressure, Then Negotiate’

In Brief…

• US says three aircraft carriers operating simultaneously in Middle East
• President Donald Trump said on Thursday time is running out for Iran and insisted any agreement would be reached only when it serves US interests, signaling no urgency from Washington to end the conflict.
• President Donald Trump endorsed a hardline opinion article arguing Washington does not need an agreement with Iran, including a call to target Iranian leaders resisting a deal.
• Israel’s defense minister said on Thursday the country is prepared to resume military operations against Iran and is waiting for authorization from Washington, signaling readiness for both offensive and defensive action as targets have already been identified.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
Check back for updates.

[UPDATE] Iran’s economy after the March war: how bad can it get?