A Straight Line Is a Zigzag: Trump's Move That Confuses Everyone - On Purpose
Trump wants a deal that looks like a victory; Iran is looking for a path where the regime survives and the nuclear program is not buried for good; the Gulf states are trying to keep…
Assessment
The Trump administration’s strategic zigzag on Iran is a deliberate negotiating tactic to create ambiguity and pressure. Each party in this multi-sided dynamic , Iran, Gulf states, and Israel , is pursuing its own survival and advantage within the framework of a potential deal. For Israel, the central tension is between sovereign decision-making and dependence on U.S. security support, a calculation that will be tested as talks progress.