Iran cannot defeat US military might, but it can still win

Capitulation in the form of a deal will not stave off US aggression. Defiance through regional alliances could.

Researcher at the Horizon Insights Centre.

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Last week, American diplomats and their Iranian counterparts sat down in Geneva for yet another round of talks mediated by Oman. The outcome seemed unclear. While the Iranians said “good progress” had been made, the Americans claimed there was “a little progress”. Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump threatened once again to strike Iran.

Iran cannot defeat US military might, but it can still win

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