politics
Trump says he was 'an hour away' from Iran strike decision before he postponed it
Asked how long Iran has to come to the table, Trump said it could be two or three days, or perhaps until Sunday or early next week.
TL;DR
- President Trump was reportedly an hour away from authorizing a strike on Iran.
- He postponed the decision for a few days after being asked by Middle Eastern leaders.
- Trump believes the operation would be popular if understood to be about preventing nuclear weapons.
- Recent polls indicate a majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the Iran war.
- The U.S.-Iran conflict is described as an uneasy stalemate, with a ceasefire nominally in place.