Macron made clear that the conflict with Iran was a war America and Israel chose to wage without consulting their allies - and that France owed no explanation for refusing to be drawn in.
Trump said in a televised speech on Wednesday night that the U.S. military had nearly accomplished its goals in Iran, but offered no clear timeline for ending the monthlong war and vowed to bomb the country back into the "Stone Ages."
At Donald Trump’s direction, JD Vance signalled privately that the US was open to a ceasefire as long as certain demands were met, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO over the alliance’s refusal to join his administration’s efforts in the Iran conflict.
While Donald Trump has signalled that the US could abandon war efforts within weeks, Iran is preparing to fight for “at least six months” and has denied peace negotiations are underway.
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