Mixed messages from Trump leave more questions than answers over war’s end
US President’s comments lack clarity on war’s end
The US president has tried to soothe nerves over oil and markets, but his comments still lack clarity, writes Anthony Zurcher.
Conflicting statements raise uncertainty about war with Iran
Conflicting statements from Donald Trump have raised fresh uncertainty about when and how the war with Iran might end.
Administration offers mixed messages on military operations
President Donald Trump and his administration have so far offered mixed messages and contradictory explanations on the joint US-Israeli military operations.
Political risk and unclear goals in the war
Those looking for signs of when this massive military operation could end or clues as to its concrete goals were left with more questions than answers. In a CBS interview on Sunday, defence secretary Pete Hegseth outlined a next step, but the overall direction remains ambiguous.
Trump’s cryptic remarks put allies in a bind
Trump doesn’t have the power to stop this war, and his mixed messages have left allies such as Netanyahu in a difficult position.