Donald Trump at the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington. The massive naval deployments to the Middle East have elicited warnings from Mr Trump’s oppon­ents. But Mr Trump has expressed a preference for “flawless” and swift military action. Mr Trump is adamant that Tehran must not develop nuclear weapons. Nor, from Mr Trump’s perspective, would it further his cherished dream of securing a Nobel Peace Prize.

Source: Irish Independent February 21, 2026 06:09 UTC