It’s worth noting that Donald Trump’s extension of a ceasefire with Iran[1] also enables him to avoid seeking permission from Congress to continue the war after 60 days.[2]
[1] France 24, “Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely as peace talks stall,” April 22, 2026, https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260422-trump-extends-iran-ceasefire-indefinitely-as-peace-talks-stall-war-usa
[2] Ana Faguy and James FitzGerald, “US lawmakers reject measure to block Trump from striking Iran,” British Broadcasting Corporation, April 18, 2026, https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yve8dmvn5o
[1] France 24, “Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely as peace talks stall,” April 22, 2026, https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260422-trump-extends-iran-ceasefire-indefinitely-as-peace-talks-stall-war-usa
[2] Ana Faguy and James FitzGerald, “US lawmakers reject measure to block Trump from striking Iran,” British Broadcasting Corporation, April 18, 2026, https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yve8dmvn5o
France 24
Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely as peace talks stall
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States would indefinitely extend its ceasefire with Iran, easing fears that a fragile pause in fighting could collapse as stalled peace talks remain in…
It’s possible there is more evidence to back Amir Azimi’s assessment of Iranian leadership.[1] If so, I’d like to see it. In the absence of that evidence, my reading is that the evidence supporting this assessment is much too thin.
[1] Amir Azimi, “Who is making decisions in Iran?” British Broadcasting Corporation, April 24, 2026, https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm29m732vgno
[1] Amir Azimi, “Who is making decisions in Iran?” British Broadcasting Corporation, April 24, 2026, https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm29m732vgno
Bbc
Who is making decisions in Iran?
Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.