The Iran Markup

President Trump traded his Sharpie for a red pen on the proposed Iran deal.

Ahead of his Situation Room meeting Friday, Trump suggested a “final determination” was coming to make the tenuous ceasefire less… tenuous. But the deal left the White House with further edits around the removal of Iran’s enriched uranium, the future of the country's nuclear program, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, launching another back-and-forth that could last days.

Trump said he’s in “no hurry” on Saturday: “We’re going to make a great deal, we’ll just go back and finish it off militarily.” 

Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz is still locked tight. A Gambian-flagged commercial vessel tried to break through Uncle Sam’s blockade of Iranian ports Saturday—it was met with 20+ warnings, then a missile to the engine room.

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PRAY WITH US
Gracious Peacemaker, work peace in the hearts and lands of the U.S. and Iran. Thwart evil plans, and bring to fruition those that lead to flourishing. May leaders be creative in their problem-solving, wise in their choice of counselors, clear-eyed in their negotiating, and compassionate toward the needy. Use these broken vessels to bring about good for your people, rest for your world, and glory for your name. Until the day when every nation reshapes its weapons into tools for peace, and wolves dwell among lambs, we trust you, our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Amen.