U.S. and Iran expected to have 60 days to reach deal upon letter of intent signing

Moderate: Moderate-leaning outlets emphasize the danger of escalation and instability, highlighting Trump's conditional threats and the fragility of the existing ceasefire. They raise concerns about political complications for Trump domestically as midterm elections approach.

Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets frame the strikes as justified responses to Iranian ceasefire violations and unwillingness to negotiate genuinely. They emphasize that Iran's behavior forced Trump toward military action rather than depicting escalation as the administration's preferred course.