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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
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
To read the Republican spin is to catch the faint whiff of a false flag. Even some of Donald Trump’s opponents support his bulletproof ballroom and funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2026/04/26/can-this-really-be-happening-again-00892125