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Judging by his words, President Trump shifted from one reality to another in the course of a day.

NPR international correspondent Aya Batraoui has been trying to sort out what, if anything, is really happening.

Aya, good morning.

Or I should say good afternoon in the Middle East, where you are.

Setting aside the president's words, what has actually happened in the war this week?

Wow, pretty violent week.

But the president is now making this statement.

He has said multiple times that peace is at hand.

What is he saying this time?

You're telling us all this, of course, from Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.

What do some of Iran's neighbors, like the one you're in, think of all this?

NPR international correspondent Abba Traui in Dubai.

Thanks so much.

On Sunday, the UFC will hold seven fights on the White House lawn.

It is billed as a celebration of America's 250th birthday.

Sunday also happens to be Flag Day and President Trump's 80th birthday.

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben has been trying to assess what is on the president's mind based on his words.

Danielle, good morning.

Good morning.