Many view it as a consequence of Mr Trump finding himself trapped in a war of choice that can’t be won without mass loss of life and ruinous cost. They fear there are now two realities: one controlled by Mr Trump and his unquestioning acolytes, the other, that which is lived and experienced by the rest of the world. Mr Trump insists he was approached by the new leaders of Iran who are desperate for a ceasefire. He posted on social media: “Iran’s New Regime President, much less Radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors, has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE! A pathway for a return to international law and international order must be foundThe constant babble scarcely lends itself to serious analysis.

Source: Irish Independent April 02, 2026 04:34 UTC