Trump's Iran Gamble: A High Stakes Game of Diplomacy and Consequences President Donald Trump's decision to apply economic pressure on Tehran has reached a stalemate in its efforts to force concessions from the Iranian government.
The conflict, which has been drifting without conclusion for months, has destabilized the Middle East and drawn domestic criticism over the mounting cost in American lives and consumer prices.
Trump's assertion that he is "low keying" the situation smacks of hubris. By downplaying the significance of negotiations with Tehran, Trump may be trying to create an impression of control where there is none.