One side just overplayed its hand in Iran
A chance to ease US-Iran tensions failed after Tehran's offer was rejected by Trump, leaving unclear which side overplayed its leverage.
Yet, it is unclear whether it is the US or Teheran that is overestimating its leverage
It is clear that US President Donald Trump does consider the midterms, or he would not keep saying he may go back to bombing Iran once they are over. PHOTO: EPA
A CHANCE was missed last week to put the stand-off between the US and Iran on a path towards settlement rather than escalation: Teheran made an offer, and US President Donald Trump refused it.
The attempt failed because neither was ready to compromise, and if that is the end of the matter, one side will have overplayed its hand. The question is which – and that does not have a simple answer.
The US president is playing hardball with growing confidence.
source: The Business Times https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/one-side-just-overplayed-its-hand-iran
