Overview

• Trump’s rhetoric on Truth Social has shifted from demanding a deal to calling for “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” and threatening Iran’s leadership.
• Influencers such as Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon have publicly urged Trump to avoid entering a US-Israel conflict with Iran.
• His senior advisers, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, have remained notably silent on the potential military action.
• Weekend Geneva talks between Iranian and European diplomats reflect ongoing diplomatic efforts that maintain direct channels with Trump’s chief negotiator.
• The outcome of his two-week decision window will shape both his presidency’s legacy and the future of US involvement in the Middle East.