News Analysis: As Iran and the U.S. face off in the Gulf of Oman, the risk may not be just at sea, but in Tehran and Washington, where both Iranian and American hard-liners are seizing on the moment for political advantage https://t.co/TPf0oPs7mH

— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 15, 2019

But the “maximum pressure” campaign has not forced Iran to change its behavior or come to the table for new talks. If anything, it has set up a contest with Iran that makes backing down harder for the regime, analysts said. https://t.co/MqHHWYzUGE

— Jennifer "A man is not a plan" Rubin 🇺🇦🇮🇱 (@JRubinBlogger) June 15, 2019

The U.S. wants to convince the world that Iran attacked tankers in the Gulf of Oman and so far the evidence seems pretty damning for Tehran. But experts say building a coalition to hold Iran responsible for the attacks may be tricky https://t.co/D11XPiY4xn

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 16, 2019

This is part of an important thread by @brett_mcgurk – Trump's former special envoy for the fight against ISIS and longtime State Department authority on Iran and Iraq. He points out just how ill conceived and self defeating "maximum pressure" on Iran has become. https://t.co/Ta47964AJu

— csdickey (@csdickey) June 15, 2019

The Straits are #Iran's lifeline. Without it, Iran dies. No way would they commit economic suicide. Nor would Iran sabotage their meeting with Japan's Abe, whom Iran invited to Teheran to help restart negotiations. https://t.co/6Q6PpCHVIw

— Greg Palast (@Greg_Palast) June 15, 2019

The Taliban claimed an attack on U.S. forces. Pompeo blamed Iran. https://t.co/StqG4Dyw61

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 16, 2019

Saudi Arabia blames Iran for tanker attacks but doesn't want war https://t.co/Fa2f4jQHH0 pic.twitter.com/9jRnh0LynP

— Reuters (@Reuters) June 16, 2019

There has been no Secretary of Defense for six months. Note the escalation with Iran in that period.

— Ben Rhodes (@brhodes) June 15, 2019

It is hard to read this tweet in any way other than: "I am terrified that Vladimir Putin will read this story and believe it, so I will say that it is not true and attack the NYT for reporting it."
The President's very personal fear of Putin is palpable. https://t.co/VEo14zW8RE

— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) June 16, 2019

Accusing the press of treason is dangerous.
We described the article to the government before publication. As our story notes, President Trump’s own national security officials said there were no concerns. https://t.co/MU020hxwdc pic.twitter.com/4CIfcqKoEl

— NYTimes Communications (@NYTimesPR) June 16, 2019

… and you have to think this is what really has a certain untrustworthy Individual-1 really, really mad tonight. https://t.co/vyL6QKi0mn

— George Conway (@gtconway3d) June 16, 2019

Schiff hammers Justice Dept over memo on withholding Trump tax returns https://t.co/hzMmose2G4 pic.twitter.com/hoYIw44uYk

— The Hill (@thehill) June 16, 2019

.@MaddowBlog: Pres. Trump’s breakthrough deal with Mexico turns into a mirage.https://t.co/ak0xmLDAeY

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) June 16, 2019

The Stephanopoulos Interview Is Another Fine Mess for Trump https://t.co/P8GawnDxpP

— John Cassidy (@JohnCassidy) June 16, 2019

President Trump keeps boasting that the rest of the world pays for his prioritieshttps://t.co/HJdDPgDmYV

— Bloomberg (@business) June 16, 2019

Hong Kong protesters are set to march again on Sunday, saying leader Carrie Lam's move to suspend an unpopular extradition bill is not enough https://t.co/dcV7ufGuz1

— The Associated Press (@AP) June 16, 2019

Another weekend, another amazing poll out of Germany. Greens #1 and SPD down to 11%, trailing in fourth. https://t.co/yz6oc1PfYn

— Adam Tooze (@adam_tooze) June 15, 2019

Trump retweets one of Britain’s most discredited and fringe anti-Muslim bigots and endorses her racist ‘Londonistan’ designation in the process. Again, in any ‘normal’ presidency, this would be a huge scandal. But not in the Trump Islamophobia/white nationalism era. https://t.co/gZbqSDN08D

— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) June 15, 2019

Varadkar: “What people are saying is ‘give up the backstop’, which we know will work legally and operationally, in return for something that doesn’t yet exist but might exist in the future… I can’t do that to the border communities.” https://t.co/BmRjeTgEiQ

— David Phinnemore (@DPhinnemore) June 15, 2019

Brexit has made this country as anxious as I have ever known it https://t.co/vmC1a536Tt

— The Guardian (@guardian) June 15, 2019

Unless Corbyn comes round to a deal with the Remain parties, Labour will be obliterated by the Johnson Farage alliance https://t.co/AS0i0nXHSi

— Peter Jukes (@peterjukes) June 16, 2019

WATCH: Footage of Boris Johnson inside today’s hustings shows him promising to “get Brexit done, get ready for an election”. Not clear how soon he is suggesting that election could be, his supporters say he just meant whenever the next one is. pic.twitter.com/6C5ni3c2vL

— Paul Brand (@PaulBrandITV) June 15, 2019

Kenneth Clarke: ‘If there’s no other way you’ve got to bring the government down’

"There’s an air of fantasy about just about every candidate’s campaign,” he says, with promises being made on Brexit that cannot be met."https://t.co/cOonhldmWo

— Michael🌱 Ⓥ #FBPE.🇺🇦 (@changed_gear) June 15, 2019

There is a misconception that Parliament is sure to prevent a no-deal. In fact that is by no means certain https://t.co/XfP2dRTUNB

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) June 15, 2019

It’s a debate James. Like the brilliant one on C4 you did with me on Brexit a few months ago. Like that one, this is a sincere offer to improve the quality of argument and democratic scrutiny of those who want to run the country. He should come – and in your heart you know it. https://t.co/z3brkJN30y

— Krishnan Guru-Murthy (@krishgm) June 15, 2019