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US President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced an extension of the truce with Iran hours before the April 22 deadline, reports Magid, adding that the recent spate of muddled messaging hasn’t helped matters. Magid notes that a divide within the Iranian leadership is slowing decision-making, as it continues to play hardball.

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