I realize I know nothing about military or foreign policy, but what the hell is this man doing? (Updated)

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bom-bom-bom, bomb-bomb iran

Thursday:

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. has "just made a great settlement of the war with Iran" and that a deal is nearing completion.

  • Trump said the agreement would ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.

  • Trump added that Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend a signing ceremony, which he said could take place in Europe as soon as this weekend.

Friday:

Trump blasts leaked Iranian deal terms, 'very dishonorable' negotiators

President Donald Trump on Friday ripped Iranian media reports about a potential deal to end the war, adding that the regime in Tehran better “get their act together. 

“The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing. What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.  

“Very dishonorable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith. AMAZING! Also, their totally rebuffed Drone attack last night against Indian Ships leaving the Hormuz Strait is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. They better get their act together, and FAST!” he added. 

Iranian state media earlier Friday shared purported details of the possible memorandum of understanding that could be signed with the U.S., according to Reuters. 

It cited the IRNA news agency as saying that under the agreement, Iran would make no commitment regarding the transfer of the management of the Strait of Hormuz.  

Instead, the future administration of the Strait reportedly would be decided through dialogue and joint decision-making between Iran and Oman, a country in close proximity to the area.

The IRNA news agency added that discussions about the future of Iran’s nuclear program would take place within a 60-day period after the agreement is signed, Reuters added. 

It seems so obvious, as it has for months, that Iran is merely playing a waiting game until its allies in the US: the Democrats and the flying monkeys of the media, can halt the war and things can go back to Obama normal. What am I missing?

UPDATE: Maybe what I’m missing is this: we lack the weapons to go all out?

Defense industry leaders preparing to meet with Trump as worries over missile supply grow, sources say. “The president has expressed anger to aides and allies over thinning American stockpiles, the people said. Trump is considering whether to restart major combat operations in Iran, which downed a U.S. Army helicopter Tuesday. The crew was rescued and the U.S. launched new attacks in Iran in response.”