Trump and Tehran can still make a deal
If Iran shows flexibility and Washington backs off maximalist demands, a regional quagmire could be averted
If Iran shows flexibility and Washington backs off maximalist demands, a regional quagmire could be averted

He should persuade the leadership in Tehran that de-escalation is still possible

Formidable obstacles stand in the way of any diplomatic effort to end the war

US president soothes markets but doubts on strategy and Tehran’s position persist

US president’s ceasefire deal is fraying, the hawks in his alliance are sceptical and Tehran still controls the strait

Iran has been severely degraded but for Trump there are lessons to learn

The US president may be dragged into another regime change folly in the Middle East