The art of the strategic pause: Understanding Trump’s curious Iran deal

At times, a boxing match is not won when punches are being traded, but in the pauses between them.

The art of the strategic pause: Understanding Trump’s curious Iran deal

TL;DR

  • Boxing matches are not solely won through direct exchanges; crucial moments occur in the pauses between punches.
  • During these pauses, fighters assess, strategize, and prepare for subsequent actions.
  • The memorandum of understanding between the Trump administration and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps could be a strategic pause.
  • This pause is currently the only common ground between the two parties, with many issues remaining unresolved.