Office Hours: What the Hell is “Unconditional Surrender?”

What will Trump demand of Iran to end his war?

Friends,

Trump announced on Friday that there will be no deal with Iran “except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” which Trump defines as: “Where they cry uncle or when they can’t fight any longer and there’s nobody around to cry uncle.”

What the hell does this mean? Trump shifts ground as quickly as lizards do.

Earlier today, Trump suggested the war was nearing an end. It’s “is very complete, pretty much,” he said. Later in the afternoon, he become more bellicose, saying: “We go forward more determined than ever to achieve ultimate victory that will end this long-running danger once and for all.”

What does “ultimate victory” mean?

The key question is: What will Trump demand of Iran to end his war?

I’ve summarized below some views based on what I’ve gleaned over the weekend from foreign policy experts, Middle East specialists, and political operatives.

Please have a look and share your sense of what’s most likely.