President Donald Trump’s recent reversal on his big red line for Iran is prompting some questions on what, exactly, is motivating his wartime decision-making. The press conference was scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern time, but after talking for a while, Trump announced the actual details shortly after markets closed at 4:30 p.m. But after the markets closed, Trump had a very different message at a Republican gathering. That might have been wise, given how much Trump has warned Iran can’t be trusted. But now, Trump has conveniently delayed his own red line — as it happens, until after the markets are closed for the weekend.

Source: CNN March 23, 2026 23:06 UTC