‘United States of the Middle East?’: Trump posts US flag covering Iran
Donald Trump recently posted an image of the US flag covering Iran, raising questions about America's intentions in the region. This post comes amid ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in the US-Israel conflict with Iran, which experts warn could complicate diplomatic efforts. Both US and Iranian officials have indicated that a new deal may be close, despite lingering key issues.
- ▪Trump's post on Truth Social raises concerns about US intentions in Iran amid delicate negotiations.
- ▪Experts believe the post could undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts for a lasting ceasefire.
- ▪US and Iranian officials have suggested that they are close to finalizing a new agreement.
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News|US-Israel war on Iran‘United States of the Middle East?’: Trump posts US flag covering IranLatest Truth Social post comes amid ‘delicate diplomacy’, expert says, as US and Iran indicate progress in talks.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoDonald Trump boards a plane at Morristown Airport in New Jersey [File:AFP]By Joseph StepanskyPublished On 23 May 202623 May 2026Washington, DC – President Donald Trump has posted a photo of the United States flag covering the map of Iran, with the question: “United States of the Middle East?”The post on Truth Social on Saturday represented another potentially incendiary message from Trump amid ongoing negotiations for a more lasting ceasefire…
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