Analysis: Trump faces difficult choice in escalating Iran conflict
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The Economist
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The article discusses the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran under Donald Trump's leadership. Despite Trump's claims of Iranian defeat after over 100 days of bombing and blockade, the Iranian regime appears emboldened, having downed an American helicopter and fired missiles at Gulf neighbors. The piece argues that Trump's least bad option is to accept a deal that is worse than the pre-war status quo, swallowing his pride in the process.
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Confusingly, the 'Bully of the Middle East', despite being 'DEAD!!!', will have to 'pay the price!!!' of not agreeing to Mr Trump's peace terms.
In reality, despite more than 100 days of being bombed and blockaded by the world's top military superpower and its Israeli ally, the Iranian regime is emboldened.
This week it downed an American helicopter and fired missiles at its Gulf neighbours
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