April 19, 2026
Ahead of a potential new round of negotiations in Islamabad, Iran believes there is a significant chance that President Donald Trump—urged on by Israel—will resume military attacks if a deal is not reached soon, a senior Iranian official told Drop Site. Tehran, the official said, is preparing for a prolonged war during which Iran would cut off all talks with the U.S.
While the official said Iran prefers to make a comprehensive deal with the U.S. that would address nuclear enrichment, offer sanctions relief, and establish a long-term non-aggression framework, Tehran believes the window for an agreement is rapidly closing as a result of maximalist U.S. demands and Trump’s erratic behavior.
“Our assessment is that Trump effectively lacks both a coherent plan and the capacity to secure even a temporary agreement,” the official said. “His decision-making appears to be grounded in Israeli political and security assessments, conveyed to him on a daily basis.”
My hope is that Trump's irrationality and dementia might lead him to suddenly cut ties with Instreal in one of his vindictive midnight rants after Netanyahoo scuttles his plans. Those around him, including Democratic leadership, wouldn't let that actually happen, but it would plant the seed.
He can certainly try but I think he’d be JFK’d if he really insisted on it.