At the risk of predicting the actions of an inherently unpredictable man, it’s unlikely Trump is prepared to throw diplomacy to the wind

Speaking to reporters after attending the NBA Finals in New York, Trump said the two parties are in the final stages of a "very, very good deal".

Speaking after Monday's exchange of strikes — the biggest blow yet to the April ceasefire in the Iran war — Trump said bombing Iran further would keep the Strait of Hormuz closed…