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Maher ribs Trump over ‘game of chicken’ with Iran

The Hill · May 9, 2026, 2:34 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • It s a game of chicken, and Trump said he wants the Iranians to know America does not blink, the comedian said, before adding, Lose interest and wander away?
  • The U.S. sent a new proposal over to Tehran this week that would bring an end to the months-long conflict.
  • Axios reported on Wednesday morning that the framework includes provisions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lift U.S. sanctions on Iran and halt Iran s uranium enrichment processes.

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It s a game of chicken, and Trump said he wants the Iranians to know America does not blink, the comedian said, before adding, Lose interest and wander away? Yes, we do that all the time.

The U.S. sent a new proposal over to Tehran this week that would bring an end to the months-long conflict.

Axios reported on Wednesday morning that the framework includes provisions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lift U.S. sanctions on Iran and halt Iran s uranium enrichment processes. The deal, if adopted, would also initiate a 30-day period for more detailed peace agreement negotiations on Iran s nuclear program.

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