Trump on the Brink of Restarting Iran War
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A Quincy Institute analysis says Trump appears set to revive hostilities with Iran within 48 hours, after threats on Truth Social and perceived failed escalations. Tehran reportedly believes a new war could force stronger negotiating leverage, and its plans reportedly include broad retaliation against US allies and interests—potentially targeting UAE data centers, Trump's business interests, and widening the conflict to the Red Sea and critical fiber-optic cables. While escalatory dynamics are dangerous, the author cautions that renewed war is not inevitable and depends on misperceptions of how it might improve negotiating positions.
- Trump appears poised to restart the Iran war Responsible Statecraft
- Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats CNN
- Trump warns Iran that "the clock is ticking" in new social media post LiveNOW from FOX
- Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran The New York Times
- As Iran talks stall, Israel and US prepping to renew war as soon as next week – report The Times of Israel
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