On a Knife’s Edge—Again—With Iran
Trump's "madman" movement of U.S. forces into position for an Iran strike could force Tehran into existential choices of surrender or a regional war—or both
WASHINGTON AND TEHRAN have performed this dance before. Carrier movements. Air defenses. urgent calls with Gulf capitals. a fresh round of “final warnings.” Then, at the last second, either a backchannel produces a face-saving pause, or the first explosions make the entire debate irrelevant.
Tonight feels like that familiar prelude, but also unlike it.
