Iran emboldened despite US pressure; Trump faces difficult choice on shaky ceasefire
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The Economist
Summary
The article discusses the ongoing conflict between the US/Israel and Iran, noting that despite Trump's claims of Iranian defeat, Iran remains emboldened after 100+ days of bombing and blockade. Iran recently downed a US helicopter and fired missiles at Gulf neighbors and Israel. The piece suggests Trump faces a difficult choice: swallow his pride and accept a deal worse than the pre-war status quo, or risk restarting a hot war.
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bskyIran emboldened despite US pressure; Trump faces difficult choice on shaky ceasefireecon.stKey quotes
· 4 pulledOnce again, Iran has been 'completely defeated', said Donald Trump on June 10th.
The 'Bully of the Middle East', despite being 'DEAD!!!', will have to 'pay the price!!!' of not agreeing to Mr Trump's peace terms.
It is almost as if Iran is daring Mr Trump to scrap the shaky ceasefire and restart a hot war.
He must swallow his pride and accept a deal worse than the pre-war status quo
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