Trump Feels Obligated to Take Action on Iran

GWYNNE DYER: Why Trump is walking back on his promise to bomb Iran

After weeks of demonstrations in Iran, Trump's threats to bomb Iran's theocratic regime are getting old, says Gwynne Dyer

Why China may not act in Iran even though it has ‘more to lose' than in Venezuela

China has “more to lose” compared with Venezuela if Iran’s rulers should fall, according to diplomatic observers, but it is expected to avoid direct intervention. The country is facing a wave of anti-government protests fuelled by economic hardship in which hundreds, if not thousands, of protesters are thought to have been killed. U.S. President Donald Trump has said he was looking at “some very strong options” and this week announced a new set …

The Cost if US Intervenes in Iran

By: Salman Rafi SheikhProtesters at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar. Photo from AFP / Getty ImagesA quagmire caused by a US military strike on Iran wouldn’t just reshape Tehran. In the worst-case scenario. It could reverberate from the Gulf to South Asia, from global oil markets to fragile faultlines within Pakistan and Afghanistan. As massive protests roil Iran and Washington publicly weighs “very strong options” driven by the hubris of an unrestrained a…

Trump feels obligated to take action on Iran

President Donald Trump, facing a red line of his own making in Iran, increasingly believes he must take decisive action against the regime amid a violent and deadly crackdown on protesters, according to officials familiar with the matter.

Why Donald Trump’s options for military action in Iran are looking increasingly thin

US president has vowed to come to the aid of Iranian protesters as the regime in Tehran clamps down on dissent with force

Trump talks calm: Is Iran being lulled into a trap?

America's stance on Iran is unclear. President Trump has spoken of de-escalation regarding protests. However, military movements suggest continued readiness for action. This creates uncertainty for allies and adversaries. Iran's response indicates it is preparing for potential conflict. The situation remains tense as diplomatic and military signals diverge.