The stalled US-Iran war: Letters to the Editor — May 23, 2026

The Issue: The United States’ cease-fire with Iran, despite Iran’s failure to give up its enriched uranium.

As a steadfast President Trump supporter, it pains me to see him being played by the Iranians (“ ‘Nuke’ line in the sand,” May 22).

At the beginning of the cease-fire, Trump made it clear that his “no nukes” demand is non-negotiable. Yet here we are, six weeks later, and the Iranians refuse to give up their enriched uranium.

Had we acted after the two-week cease-fire failed, the mullahs would either be dead or living in Moscow, the oil on Kharg Island would be in American control and the Strait of Hormuz would be open for the free flow of oil.

Trump’s followup book to the “Art of the Deal” might be called “How I Screwed the Pooch.”

Jack Kaufman

Naples, Fla.

Trump knows he’ll never get a deal with the terms he requires.

By now, he and his team must have a plan to finally free Iran’s people and the world from this terrorist regime. He should implement it immediately. Anything less and he risks falling in line behind Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s presidential failures. This is Trump’s moment of truth.

Don Whitman

Cross River

Since Trump told Iranians that they either need to make a deal or face obliteration, Iran has stalled and stalled.

My message to Trump is this: If you are going to talk the talk, then walk the walk. Stop barking at the moon. We need to end this thing so I can afford other necessities besides gas.

Lou Bivona

Belleville, NJ

As Michael Goodwin points out in his column (“Trump’s steadfast ‘no nukes’ resolve,” May 20), Iran now has the ability to reach some of Europe’s major cities, including London and Paris.

Still, knowing that, our so-called allies haven’t got the courage to stand up and get involved. Can these appeasers even be trusted to live up to Article 5 of the NATO treaty?

Their actions, or lack thereof, leave doubt in reasonable people’s minds.

Rob Feuerstein

Staten Island

Trump will be known as a president of restraint, despite the cartoonish image the media and the left portray him as. He is the steady hand we need in these uncertain times.

The last thing Trump would do is appease or relent on nukes — for the consequences are too great. Through whatever means, he will wear Iran down until the very bitter end.

Ronald Frank

West Orange, NJ

The Issue: Two teenagers who killed three people and themselves at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

The attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego is a painful reminder that hatred against faith communities remains a real and dangerous problem (“Mosque massacre,” May 19).

Tragedies like this create fear among worshipers whose only purpose is to seek spiritual comfort and strengthen their relationship with God. No person should feel unsafe while praying in a mosque, church, synagogue or temple.

At a time when public discourse is increasingly divided, we need greater compassion, understanding and solidarity between communities.

Hatred may capture headlines, but it is mutual respect that ultimately keeps societies peaceful.

Frasat Ahmad

Hollis

In the aftermath of the apparent terrorist murders of three individuals at the Islamic Center of San Diego, one would expect that leaders from both sides of the aisle would be quick to condemn it, and to express support for that community. Sadly, the country has been met with silence.

The unwillingness of our leaders to condemn religious hatred and violence is all but certain to spawn more of it.

Oren Spiegler

Peters Township Pa.

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