No matter how much Teflon Trump seeks to let nothing stick, it is now quite clear that the United States has suffered an ignoble defeat in Iran. His promise of an “unconditional surrender” is more empty that his campaign promises “not to start a war” and to be a “peace president.” Thrashing around for a way to claim victory, Trump simply declares the US the winner. So desperate is he for global acquiescence to his mendacity, he has opened attacks on world leaders who do not support his madness (including some of his own MAGA faithful). After threatening to entirely decimate Iranian civilization, he has attacked Pope Leo as “a loser,” and cast himself as a reincarnation of Jesus. Is there no end to Delusional Donald’s dastardly deeds?

Worse still, his sycophantic underlings enable his lust for power and mimic his dictatorial style. After 21 hours of discussions with top Iranian officials in Pakistan, vice president JD Vance denounced Iran’s “failure” to agree with US demands.

Speaking as if he was striking a real estate deal, Vance insisted he had made his “best and final offer.” He did not go to Islamabad to negotiate; he went to impose terms of surrender. Genuine negotiations are out of the question for Trump and Vance. They seek an instant peace agreement on Israel’s terms. 

Speaking as if he was striking a real estate deal, Vance insisted he had made his “best and final offer.” He did not go to Islamabad to negotiate; he went to impose terms of surrender. Genuine negotiations are out of the question for Trump and Vance. They seek an instant peace agreement on Israel’s terms. 

Iran has announced that the US side has not won its trust, and rightfully so. Twice during talks to negotiate peaceful settlements of differences, the US and Israel have launched surprise attacks between scheduled negotiation sessions, assassinated the........

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