In a dramatic twist that has captivated global headlines, US President Donald Trump’s latest letter to Iran has raised concerns about the future of international relations and the possibility of war. The letter, which sharply demands that Iran halt its nuclear program, presents Tehran with an ultimatum: "negotiation or war." This declaration has refocused the world’s attention on the fraught and increasingly volatile US-Iran relationship.

The question now is simple: what will America’s next move be? Will Trump lead the charge into a new military conflict, or will diplomatic efforts provide a way forward? These questions echo the longstanding tension between the two nations, which has simmered for decades like a dormant volcano waiting to erupt. However, this is not a sudden shift; rather, it marks a continuation of a crisis that has been developing ever since Trump assumed office.

While the US president has not publicly articulated his stance on Iran prior to or during his first term, he has made it clear that he sees the Iranian issue as one of the most pressing challenges of his presidency. His rhetoric has grown bolder, and his diplomatic overtures to Moscow may offer clues to the broader strategy he is pursuing.

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One of the most striking features of Trump’s foreign policy has been his concessional behaviour towards Russia. His administration's lenient stance toward Moscow has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation: is Trump perhaps under Russian influence? This question gained particular traction following the prolonged and devastating war in Ukraine. The conflict, now in its third year, has appeared to Trump as a........

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