REVEALED: Trump’s secret plan over war on Iran ceasefire | MEE Live

Trump has announced that the US and Iran had had “very good and productive conversations regarding a total resolution of our hostilities” - and energy attacks would be postponed for five days as a result. He called these talks “in depth, detailed, and constructive,” Iran says they never happened. Still, US stock markets leapt, bond yields ticked down and Brent crude spot prices fell 10%. They have risen back above $100 a barrel - but remain significantly lower than Trump’s ultimatum peak. But in reality, what has changed? The vital shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz remained closed to all but 5 ships a day. In simple terms, Iran broke Trump’s ultimatum - and didn’t face the consequences. So did Trump just TACO? The adage ‘Trump Always Chickens Out’ was coined in reference to the President’s tariff-baiting. A pattern has played out across his presidency: escalate theatrically, watch the consequences pile up, then reverse course while claiming victory. Did Iran call Trump’s bluff? Or is this all part of his bluff? Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @middleeasteye   Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at [email protected] Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Instagram:   / middleeasteye   Like us on Facebook:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Twitter:   / middleeasteye