Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's advice

[WestMichRad]

Source: The Guardian

Donald Trump’s decision to order airstrikes against Iran will hinge in part on the judgment of Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, about whether Tehran is stalling over a deal to relinquish its capacity to produce nuclear weapons, according to people familiar with the matter.

The president has not made a final determination on any strikes, as the administration prepares for Iran to send its latest proposal this week, ahead of what officials have described as a last-ditch round of negotiations scheduled for Thursday in Geneva.

Those talks will be led by Witkoff and Kushner, whose assessment on the likelihood of a deal will shape Trump’s calculus. If there is no deal, Trump has told advisers he is considering limited strikes to pressure Iran and, failing that, a far larger attack to force regime change.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/23/trump-iran-airstrikes-nuclear-deal

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JFC… OMG.

[Deuxcents]

1. The perfect military minds at the ready 🙃

[Lovie777]

2. Tell me this is not real.....................

Christians per interpretation of the Bible.............................

End Days will begin in the east.

But then again, which east?

[Zorro]

5. Evangelicals have been jonesing for the End of Days

So they're all for going to war with Iran to fulfill prophecy and hasten Armageddon.

And don't think for a second that Trump won't order the use of nuclear weapons.

[travelingthrulife]

25. Their God demands that they not try to 'force' the end times.

Of course, evangelicals never read that pesky bible.

[groundloop]

3. I'm glad to hear he's leaving such critical decisions to experienced, well qualified people.

[flashman13]

4. Re. Iran: I posted earlier today about Trump appointing incompetents while ignoring actual experts.

He will take advice from Witkoff and Kushner: I rest my case.

[Rebl2]

17. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[EarthFirst]

6. Trump Tower Tehran...

Foreign policy decisions on military action is being negotiated by real estate developers.

What could go wrong…

[PSPS]

7. Makes sense

Jared's presence always means it's about properties and hotels. So, the bombing will offload onto the US taxpayer the demolition expense at the site of trump's future hotel in Tehran.

[ananda]

8. Laughing maniacally.

Is that supposed to make me feel better?

This is SO insane.

[AZJonnie]

9. This would be like if Jimmy had sent Billy to negotiate with the Ayatollah over releasing the embassy hostages (nt)

[muriel_volestrangler]

10. A pair of New York real estate investors direct the deaths of Iranians and destruction of installations

on the "vibes" they get from the reaction to Trump's demands.

Style note: I wish The Guardian wouldn't use "calculus" to describe Trump's variable feelings on how much damage he wants to do on any given day. There's no "calculation" involved - Trump couldn't calculate the bill for a hamburger and large fries. It's more likely to be affected by the Supreme Court tariff decision than any number involving Iran.

[joho260]

11. Calculus

The only calculus here is on Donny's teeth.

[Bookreadingliberal53]

12. These "negotiations" are a big old ruse nt

[Prairie Gates]

13. Two unelected shitheads who weren't even vetted by the Senate

[purr-rat beauty]

14. Kushner is a ghoul

Now think, he's Jewish...he'll get whacked no doubt

[Figarosmom]

15. Well sure, that's reassuring, not. nt

[Solly Mack]

16. Damn

[Martin68]

18. With military geniuses like them giving advice, what could go wrong?

[usonian]

19. Nick will help decide.

[LudwigPastorius]

20. "Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's advice"

...and Benny the N, don't forget him.

https://rollcall.com/2026/02/11/trump-netanyahu-iran-meeting-closed-doors/

[popsdenver]

21. Jared

has most likely worked out a deal with the Saudi's.....a bonus if he gets Iran hit again.....

[Retrograde]

22. It's been nice knowing you all

Kushner and Witkoff may well be the best and the brightest in Donnie's circle, but that's a pretty low standard to meet. I hope someone can distract him with a new shiny object so he'll forget about Iran.

[chouchou]

23. Great. Those 2 experts will wind up in Ireland and asking the people to play the bagpipes..

[travelingthrulife]

24. Great military minds..a realtor and a plastic ken doll.

[thought crime]

26. Suspense!! Will Ali Khamenei invest in World Liberty Financial Stable Coin?

Will Khamenei buy a seat on the Board of Peace? Will we ever know the real terms of this Big Beautiful Deal ?