[Dawgncal]

So my conspiracy theory is Iran needs to save face. So they covertly contact the Administration and say “look we are going to launch some missles your direction but we will miss and there will be minor damage and no one will get hurt”. We agree not to respond in kind and it all blows over. Trump the great deal maker

[TomServo]

So my conspiracy theory is....

About the nuttiest thing I've ever read on FR.

[dpetty121263]

I do think Iran is trying to save face...

[Williams]

Your theory is not that crazy. Certainly we could be getting that message from “back channels”.

[setter]

I did not read your post until I typed mine but see mine post 82. I think 100% the same thing.