●       Trump is now desperately looking for a face-saving prompt exit from his Iran war mess ahead of the Nov '26 midterm election. ●       Trump’s ‘heroic’ speech caused more escalation rather than negotiation ●       Iran may now be in the controlling seat for any negotiation with Trump & Co ●       Stocks recovered from Trump’s ‘stone age’ panic low as Iran may be drafting a joint protocol with Oman for the smooth passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil also eased On April 1, 2026, President Trump delivered a primetime address to the nation from the White House, providing a detailed update on Operation Epic Fury—one month after the launch of a joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran. The operation, initiated on February 28, 2026, represents a bold escalation in long-standing efforts to neutralize Iran's nuclear ambitions and its role as the world's lead...