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Today, going beyond Trump's threat to wipe out a whole civilization.

We're seeing a massive rhetorical escalation.

The destruction of these norms around the use of force will backfire on the U.S.

because the U.S. itself will be in a scenario in which it will need those norms.

As Iran flexits its muscle over the global economy,

what do Trump's threats reveal about the state of U.S. power?

I'm Olega Bilal, and this is the take.

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I spoke to my guest, Trita Parsi, on Tuesday, around noon Eastern time.

But since then, there have been major developments.

Donald Trump has just announced he will suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. Donald Trump putting out that

true social post with about 90 minutes to go until his self-imposed deadline for Iran to make that

deal before he would unleash what he called hell and target all of that country's civilian infrastructure.

Donald Trump is apparently quoted to have said that this will be a double-sided ceasefire.

Now, this is following a request that was made by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shabashir to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period as a goodwill gesture.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council says it has accepted President Trump's offer of a two-week ceasefire.

To understand this moment, you have to understand how it all unfolded.

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