Forget the Forever Wars. We May Be in Forever Limbo.
President Trump is attempting to negotiate a deal to end the conflict in Iran while linking it to the expansion of the Abraham Accords. However, his efforts have faced skepticism from regional leaders and have not yielded significant progress. The ongoing war has created a complex situation where achieving diplomatic success remains elusive for the U.S.
- ▪Trump held a conference call with Middle Eastern leaders to discuss a potential deal regarding Iran.
- ▪The response from leaders was tepid, indicating a lack of enthusiasm for Trump's proposals.
- ▪Despite military successes, the U.S. has struggled to achieve lasting diplomatic outcomes in the region.
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National SecurityForget the Forever Wars. We May Be in Forever Limbo.Trump wants out of Iran, but he doesn’t want a nuclear deal worse than Obama’s.By Vivian Salama, Jonathan Lemire, and Nancy A. YoussefJeff Swensen / GettyJune 3, 2026, 8 AM ET ShareSave President Trump was on a conference call late last month from the Situation Room with leaders from across the Middle East and South Asia to pitch a deal that he believed was within reach to end the conflict in Iran. Trump asked for their support in a roll call, going one by one through Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, and Pakistan. All answered in the affirmative.
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