Trump's Ad-Lib Iran Policy Leads to Intractable Conflict
The article analyzes the collapse of President Donald Trump's ad-lib strategy on Iran, which has devolved from promises to end Middle East wars into an intractable conflict. Vice-President J.D. Vance had engaged in diplomatic talks with senior Iranian officials, but Trump has since resorted to disparaging Iranians. The U.S. and Israel conducted limited strikes on Iran's nuclear sites last summer, but the balance of power remained unchanged. The core issue is now control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas chokepoint, with both sides threatening tolls. Trump is considering expanding military strikes to target infrastructure if Iran does not return to negotiations. Analysts warn that bluster and bombs will not work, and historical parallels are drawn to failed Roman military campaigns against Persia.
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