Trump’s Iran War Becomes Groundhog Day of Bluster and Backdowns

A Guardian analysis argues that five-plus months into the US-Israel campaign against Iran, President Trump has repeated a Groundhog Day of threats followed by last-minute retreats — seven times since late February — reflecting a lack of coherent strategy and limited military options. Experts say his misunderstanding of Iran’s leadership and the absence of a viable path to victory undermine any decisive outcome and could harm his midterm prospects, while Tehran tightens its negotiating position as Hormuz remains closed.