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Johnny2X2X

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3. Trump held bi-laterial negotiations for a 4 party war

Reply to surfered (Original post)

Fri Jun 19, 2026, 10:01 AM

Friday

He winged it because he thought he could convince Israel after the fact.

Israel wants war, they think their position is strengthened by more attacks on Lebanon. And they want the US to continue bombing Iran. This is going to drive a wedge between the US and Israel now and it could be very contentious.

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If the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is dependent upon Israel ceasing attacks in Lebanon, then it's now unlikely. [View all] surfered Friday OP

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