Unholy: Two Jews on the News War with Iran Update: Trump Hits the Pause Button
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Mar 23, 2026 Breaking news on a possible five-day pause in U.S.-Iran strikes and secret mediation via Pakistan and Turkey. Discussion of U.S. figures involved in back-channel talks and who might speak for Iran. Contrast between American and Israeli aims for the conflict. Coverage of a sharp rise in antisemitic attacks, including an arson targeting Hatzalah ambulances in London.
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Trump Announces Five Day Pause On Strikes
- Donald Trump posted a five-day pause on strikes and claimed constructive talks with Iran, signaling a potential de-escalation.
- Jonathan Freedland cautioned this could be a whim given Trump's history and immediate market reactions showed global relief.
Back Channels Through Pakistan And Turkey
- Mediators from Pakistan and Turkey reportedly arranged talks involving Jared Kushner and developer Ryan Witkoff for the U.S. side.
- Yonit Levi flagged that Iran's negotiators named in reporting include Araghchi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Deal Or Delay As Strategic Choice
- Two divergent scenarios: a genuine deal ending the conflict or a pause used to buy time for larger U.S. military deployments.
- Yonit noted thousands of Marines were en route, making a pause plausibly tactical rather than final.