U.S. fighter jets on board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. (Archive photo: AFP)
To strike or not to strike. The decision has yet to be made. Despite repeated threats against the Islamic Republic and the deployment of an armada to the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump so far appears intent on preserving room for maneuver, including by raising the possibility of a diplomatic agreement with Tehran. At issue are the uncertainties surrounding military intervention in Iran. The regime has made clear that it now stands ready to mobilize its network of regional proxies to ensure its survival, a move that could cause significant damage and heavy losses. Read some recent analysis Strike or deal? What Washington and Tehran are negotiating The options available to Washington therefore carry serious risks, which also depend on the objective the United States sets for itself. Here’s an overview of the possible...
To strike or not to strike. The decision has yet to be made. Despite repeated threats against the Islamic Republic and the deployment of an armada to the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump so far appears intent on preserving room for maneuver, including by raising the possibility of a diplomatic agreement with Tehran. At issue are the uncertainties surrounding military intervention in Iran. The regime has made clear that it now stands ready to mobilize its network of regional proxies to ensure its survival, a move that could cause significant damage and heavy losses. Read some recent analysis Strike or deal? What Washington and Tehran are negotiating The options available to Washington therefore carry serious risks, which also depend on the objective the United States sets for itself. Here’s an overview of the possible...
