Attacks, Deals, and Discontent

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Tensions escalated as US President Donald Trump threatened significant military action against Iran, raising concerns about potential retaliations in the Middle East. However, a possible deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz emerged, suggesting a temporary de-escalation of conflict in the region.

Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranOver the last two weeks, President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened major attacks on Iran. Going into the weekend, multiple news outlets reported that he was mulling a major bombing campaign — which would almost certainly result in retaliatory strikes against U.S. bases and allies around the region. But late Saturday night, Trump asserted that a deal was in the works to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, based on which he would hold fire for the The post Attacks, Deals, and Discontent appeared first on War on the Rocks.