Kushner and Witkoff Shape Trump’s Iran-Strike Calculus Ahead of Geneva Talks
TL;DR
President Trump’s possible Iran airstrikes depend on Kushner and Witkoff’s view that Tehran may be stalling a nuclear deal; with Geneva negotiations looming, advisers warn a deal could be unlikely, potentially prompting limited strikes or a wider campaign, while the administration weighs off-ramps and Iran vows retaliation, as Washington deploys substantial airpower including the USS Gerald Ford to prepare for an extended confrontation.
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