U.S. forces conducted new defensive strikes on Iran Wednesday as details of an emerging peace deal draw criticism from Republican allies. At a cabinet meeting, Trump said Iran was “negotiating on fumes” and threatened further military action if peace negotiations fail. But Politico’s Jonathan Martin says Trump himself seems tired of his messaging on Iran, adding that Trump tends to back down from his threats, which signals weakness to Iran. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. »