Will Trump relaunch his war on Iran after the midterm elections? | Mohamad Bazzi
Summary
The article says President Donald Trump may face pressure to resume large-scale strikes on Iran after the November 3 midterm elections, but argues that bombing is unlikely to secure a lasting agreement. It reports that Qatar-mediated talks have explored an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while deep mistrust and Trump’s threats make an agreement uncertain.Key Facts
- U.S. and Israeli officials reportedly discussed plans for multi-day strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, missile arsenals and civilian infrastructure.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Trump in a Saturday phone call to restart bombing after the midterms.
- The article says rising energy prices and other costs have fueled voter anger as Republicans face the midterm elections.
- Qatar organized several rounds of talks with Iranian officials during the week before the article was published.
- Iran reportedly offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the United States lifted its blockade on Iranian ports and released frozen Iranian assets.
- The Strait of Hormuz carries more than one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, according to the article.
- A June interim agreement to reopen the strait collapsed, and later talks led by Qatar and Pakistan stalled.
- Trump has threatened to annihilate Iran, while Iranian leaders distrust U.S. intentions.
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