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Donald Trump has claimed there have been talks between the United States and Iran over the past day in which the two sides had “major points of agreement”, appearing to avert a potentially severe escalation of the conflict.

Tehran has denied the claim, in which Trump also speculated that a deal could soon be done to end the war. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said no talks had been held with the US since the bombing campaign began 24 days ago.

Trump’s threat at the weekend to “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power stations and energy infrastructure if Tehran did not allow shipping to move freely through the strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s threat to destroy infrastructure across the Middle East in retaliation, had raised fears of a deepening conflict and global economic crisis.

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[–] Drusas@fedia.io 1 points 29 minutes ago

He's so pathetic.

[–] Munkisquisher@lemmy.nz 4 points 1 hour ago

The media should really be asking why is this senile old man making imaginary deals in his head?

[–] blattrules@lemmy.world 29 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

Weird how every time Trump says that he’s in secret talks with someone, the other party denies it. It’s like everyone is lying all the time, or just one person is lying all the time. It’s sad when I believe other countries that we’re at war with over the president.

[–] orbitz@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 hour ago

If the most untrustworthy person I've personally known and Trump both said something different I'd believe the person I've known before Trump. Yet somehow Trump gets to be in charge of the biggest military on earth.

[–] N0t_5ure@lemmy.world 10 points 3 hours ago

It is sad. The U.S. has destroyed its credibility in the world, and we can thank Trump and those who voted him in for that.

[–] floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 hour ago

Trump is completely unprepared to deal with anyone that is not a yes-man

[–] Laser@feddit.org 15 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

He's just preparing for an out, in a week or two he can tell on TV that Iran agreed to all demands and as such, the US gets out. Won't work most likely, but maybe he'll try.

That or he seriously believes this has happened because someone told him. Who knows! Or he might just contradict himself.

[–] HazardousBanjo@lemmy.world 11 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

I've heard speculation that its market manipulation, and that seems likely.

Garunteed this cunt and all his billionaire ilk are storing their wealth in assets that'll survive the collapse of the US dollar.

The goal is to destroy America and buy up the pieces.

[–] protist@retrofed.com 3 points 1 hour ago

There was a story on CNN about significant market movements that occurred 15-20 minutes before Trump sent the tweet

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 3 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

I'm willing to accept it as long as the fucking war ends.

Of course, we'll continue to feel the repercussions for decades.

So much for my retirement.

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 34 minutes ago (1 children)

It's not too late to move your retirement out of the country!

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 1 points 27 minutes ago* (last edited 26 minutes ago)

A friend of mine is actively pricing out options. It's not out of the question.

Of course, the entire world is experiencing economic distress from this bullshit, so that's amnot a panacea.

[–] Naradae@lemmy.world 9 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

It was probably like the talks about a Ukraine war ceasefire. Y'know, the ones where Ukraine wasn't present.

[–] meco03211@lemmy.world 4 points 3 hours ago

Or he met with some puppet nowhere near a position of power that will gladly do trump's bidding to be installed as post war "leader".

[–] Arancello@aussie.zone 2 points 2 hours ago

I’d believe the Iranians over teump every day of the week. With the israeli agents (witkof and kushner) in charge of any possible negotiations, I have no faith in even remotely being close to the truth.

[–] jankforlife@lemmy.ml 4 points 4 hours ago

FUCK AMERIKKKA, GO IRAN 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷

[–] graycube@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Supposedly the weather is really bad right now so we can't do much bombing any how.

[–] homes@piefed.world -1 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)
[–] Greyghoster@aussie.zone 0 points 3 hours ago

TACO-in-chief trying to back out of Operation Epstein Fury.