Trump, Tehran, and ticking clock: is Middle East on the brink? [ANALYSIS]
As tensions continue to flare in the Middle East, all eyes are once again turning to the United States—and particularly to the actions and rhetoric of US President Donald Trump. The world took notice when Trump abruptly left the recent G7 summit in Canada, offering no official explanation. What followed was an unmistakable barrage of statements on his Truth Social platform, directed squarely at the Islamic Republic of Iran. The question now reverberating across international circles is stark: What is Trump really preparing for?
In his usual brash manner, Trump declared he had repeatedly urged Iran’s leadership to return to the negotiating table. He claimed to have warned the government of Iran “time and again” that the United States was prepared to act decisively if Tehran refused to cooperate. His latest messages suggest that, in his view, the time for diplomacy has passed—he has “pressed the red button,” figuratively if not literally.
In one of the more alarming posts, Trump issued a direct call to the Iranian people to flee the country. Whether this was a tactical psychological move or a genuine warning of imminent danger, the implications are grave. It is no longer just about strategic deterrence; it appears to be a final plea to........
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