
President Trump’s attempts to force Iran back to the negotiating table were publicly rebuffed as the ceasefire deadline neared, leaving his tough rhetoric exposed. Tehran’s rejection of talks and the U.S. ceasefire proposal has humiliated the administration’s off-ramp efforts while mediators work to buy time. The episode highlights how inconsistent messaging and threats of strikes have weakened U.S. leverage and increased the risk of escalation.
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