U.S. President Donald Trump checks his watch during an event to celebrate federal judicial confirmations in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., NoV. 6, 2019. (Credit: Jonathan Ernst/File Photo/Reuters)
Donald Trump’s ultimatum is tightening, as diplomatic channels remain active. But the trajectory is clear: the prospect of lasting de-escalation between Washington and Tehran is receding as internal dynamics on both sides grow more hardline.The U.S. president again pressed Iran on Tuesday, warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if no agreement is reached before his deadline set for that evening. Trump is betting on a maximum pressure strategy to force Tehran to yield, without further clarifying his broader military objective — beyond threatening to bomb “the entire country,” including its bridges and power plants.On the Iranian side, the regime shows little sign of approaching a breaking point. As the war enters its sixth week, the regime has demonstrated an ability to absorb losses without wavering. Trump’s repeated...
Donald Trump’s ultimatum is tightening, as diplomatic channels remain active. But the trajectory is clear: the prospect of lasting de-escalation between Washington and Tehran is receding as internal dynamics on both sides grow more hardline.The U.S. president again pressed Iran on Tuesday, warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if no agreement is reached before his deadline set for that evening. Trump is betting on a maximum pressure strategy to force Tehran to yield, without further clarifying his broader military objective — beyond threatening to bomb “the entire country,” including its bridges and power plants.On the Iranian side, the regime shows little sign of approaching a breaking point. As the war enters its sixth week, the regime has demonstrated an ability to absorb losses without wavering. Trump’s...
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