A Possible Deal to End the War? (Day 84)

By Mark Davidson on May 23, 2026 • ( 0 )

(23 May 2026) A possible deal? Don’t hold your breath. It’s been 84 days that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed. It is now 10 pm MST May 23, or, 4 AM GMT, May 24.

The idea of the Second Signpost having started March 2 is still in play. And it will remain in play and either be disproved when the regime is completely disbanded, or will be confirmed when the Ram runs out across the Middle East.

A Deal in the Works?

Supposedly, a deal is being worked out between Iran and the United States, to end the war.

Personally, I am skeptical.

Iran has said they will not hand over the enriched uranium. And yet, Israel and some in the US government like Lindsey Graham say that there is no deal unless the uranium is handed over. There’s one sticking point.

In addition, it is possible the whole nuke issue is false. What I mean is, Iran has been weeks away from a nuclear weapon since about 2006. To further support the idea that Iran is using the nuke as a diversion, Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), stated last year that there is no evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon. And now she is resigning.

The story is that she is resigning to be more available for her sick husband, which is admirable. But is it possible this whole Iranian nuke issue is being handled in part by dismissing the person who says there is no nuke. This whole issue reminds me of Saddam and the WMD.

In addition to the nukes and uranium issue, there is the issue of the Strait of Hormuz. The US is insisting it be made open as it was prior to the war, but Iran wants to keep control. A second sticking point.

Conclusion

I get the feeling Iran is merely stalling to position themselves for the next round of the war, possibly causing much more damage to the Arab oil facilities and even to US Navy ships. These two targets were mentioned by Iran as forfeit, if the US attacks again

The Strait of Hormuz and the uranium are the two sticking points and I don’t see a deal unless there is compromise.

On the other hand, Iran might agree simply to take the pressure off, and then attack again later.

For now, don’t assume things will get better soon. The oil market is on edge right now with supply with one billion barrels missing, and counting, and the famine is baked in.

Keep watch.