Trump is in a corner and likely to lash out at Iran again. Here’s how to avert that disaster
Once the midterms are over, Trump will be free to pursue vendetta politics. But with will and diplomacy, he can be reined in
TL;DR
- Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are poised to restart a war with Iran, despite its likely failure to achieve its stated goals.
- Trump's motivation appears to be personal vendetta politics and avoiding blame for Republican midterm losses, while Netanyahu seeks to secure his political future and avoid legal repercussions.
- A renewed conflict would lead to significant global consequences, including soaring oil prices, increased regional instability, and damage to international relations.
- Diplomacy, including talks mediated by Qatar and potential non-aggression pacts, offers a path to de-escalation.
- International pressure and a united stance from democratic nations are crucial to deter the US and Israel from engaging in further hostilities.