Cash Up Front

I have no idea what Iran's strategy is, precisely, but they do know what everybody except DC political reporters know, which is that President Deals does not believe that he is bound by deals.

Trump’s warning: If a peace deal is not reached this weekend, the US is prepared to renew and intensify strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump warned. Iran’s parliament speaker said the talks cannot start until the US meets two conditions: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of blocked Iranian assets.

But, Atrios, surely political reporters understand this too! They just pretend not to, because journalism.

Fair enough.