States bluntly that time is on the side of Tehran, not on the side of Donald Trump.

Adds that neither the president nor his party can afford a long conflict.

Contends the first round of negotiations was a missed opportunity to establish trust, which Trump has since dismantled (e.g., continuing blockade after Iran offered to open strait).

Argues the single most important thing for the next meeting is to establish trust, citing Iran's valid reasons for distrust (U.S. backing out of 2015 deal, bombing during past negotiations).

Concludes that without trust, Iran will not negotiate in good faith.

Sides with Chris Wright, saying he is probably correct that gas price declines will be slow once the conflict is over, which is not what the political side wants to hear.

Notes Trump himself gave a similar timeline (November) just last week, showing he is 'on both sides of this.'