I guess the likes of Putin and XI are content with their progress --- which is why they are mature leaders while this writer is anything but.

But the divisions within Western Countries are so ripe for exploitation as Putin and Bibi know. As XI knows. As all 3 have capitalized on such at one time or another.

America now wants "out" of this Israeli-inflicted conflict. The economic price is starting to come home to roost and Americans might have to pay more for a god damn baseball glove and we can't have that.

Why China and Putin don't do more to fund Iran thru this----really give them breathing room, is beyond me. My guess is Putin needs to cut losses in Ukraine OR double down. XI is patient --he's owned America's Corporations, Liberals, and NeoCons for the whole century plus. He's stolen American tech knowhow, business practices, and used it all to build his country while weakening the American middle class and now. perhaps XI is thinking Taiwan -whether it's now or later - whether it's by force, OR by Taiwan's 401K liberals peacefully selling out (they usually do -- all over the world)

BUT--- who knows maybe I should writ it on CNN Facebook or somewhere Iran's PR people pay attention.

IRAN should state "We want to end the conflict.....BUT we will ONLY deal with JD Vance, Or George W Bush".

LMAO now Trump would have to cede spotlight, let someone else be "The Big Hero" and get the credit---meaning Trump would never go for it. and the gas and the burgers and the baseball globes would cost even MORE and solidifying a Democrat Win ---in the SENATE. Also imagine Trump ----publicly not wanting to trust JD Vance with making a deal----his own VP. The divisions it causes between MAGA-NEOCONS-and Paleo-ish Conservatives.

Truly, Democrats could cut 2026 campaign spending by 30% and still win.

While the GOP would be in tribal disarray for awhile to come.