Iran's missile strike on Kuwait, which came in response to the US striking a drone launch position near Bandar Abbas, was not some performative gesture.
The missile struck a US air base, injuring several personnel and two MQ-9 drones.
Risk that ceasefire breaks down remains elevated.
On @Bannons_WarRoom, I argued that on several variables, Trump can get a stronger Iran deal than Obama's.
Particularly if he lifts primary sanctions and opens the Iranian market to American companies. For average Americans, this will matter more than nuclear details.
Finland's President Stubb said the US no longer seeks permission for military actions such as operations in Venezuela or Iran and makes territorial claims without consultation.
Note how Velayati includes two examples where Iran was conquered by a foreign invader.
"Even when we lose, we win."
Makes whatever is included in the deal ultimately trivial.
Velayati suggests that the content of the agreement matters less than what has been won through war.
"Geography does not lie and it is the final judge of any treaty on paper."
Preparing public for a deal that likely includes concessions.
As long as this is going on, there will not be a cease fire (increased hormuz egress).
Uranium and nukes are a cover story. The Iran war is about degrading Iran and its proxies. A ceasefire won't last until that objective is achieved, or its cost becomes too high.
۰۱:۱۳/ ۵ خرداد
در حملات ساعتی پیش به بندرعباس، حمله ای به قایق های تندرو انجام نشده و کسی به شهادت نرسیده است. اخبار برخی رسانه ها در این باره نادرست و مربوط به گذشته است.
So they agreed in principle to have talks but nothing has been agreed between iran and trump. They are only missing strait of hormuz, blockade, nuclear, enrichment, missiles, sanctions, and asset release. So oil is down 5%