>That was these missile strikes, which were pre-arranged with the US to ensure the best outcome. (Note trump's comment about the early warning system working very well.)
Good point. Backchannel with Japan?
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/20/world/asia/japan-iran-rouhani-abe.html
Dec. 20, 2019
In Japan, Iran’s President May Be Seeking a Line to the U.S.
As Hassan Rouhani meets with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, there was speculation that he hoped to convey a message to President Trump.