Update VIII from The Iranist

April 24, 2026

Salam reader,

Apparently, the ceasefire is indefinite, at least according to President Donald Trump (CBS News). Since the war began, the president has extended deadlines five times (CNN). That helps explain why the Iranians haven’t conceded to his terms: they appear to be counting on him to blink first—which, arguably, he already has on numerous occasion…