WANA (Mar 29) – All of Trump’s military maneuvers, statements, speeches, letters, and threats are seen as part of his administration’s strategy to make its threats appear credible.

 

Trump’s advisors have told him that simply repeating the phrase “all options are on the table” is ineffective against Iran. To make the threat of war tangible and credible, he must demonstrate it—such as flying B-2 bombers over Iranian airspace.

 

However, Trump himself is not seeking war. He has neither the interest nor the conditions necessary for a regional conflict with Iran. Confrontation with Iran is not a priority in U.S. foreign policy.

 

Trump blatantly lies when he claims Iran is at the top of his agenda. His primary focus, along with the broader U.S. political system, is undoubtedly China.

 

Iranians take part in a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran

Iran’s Strategic Response to Trump’s Letter

WANA (Mar 29) – Previous U.S. presidents had also written letters to Iran’s Supreme Leader, yet Tehran showed little interest in responding. If any replies were ever given, neither Iranians nor American citizens were made aware of them.   Trump’s first letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader, delivered during his first term via Japan’s Prime Minister, […]

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Yet, recent regional developments, Iran’s internal instability, and the continued passivity of Iranian officials have led Trump to conclude that he can achieve war-like objectives—without actually waging war—by leveraging credible threats at minimal cost to force Iran into submission.

 

Trump does not want war; he is bluffing. But in the meantime, Israel and its puppets in the White House, such as Mike Waltz, will push to create conditions where the psychological game of threats spirals out of control, ultimately dragging Trump into an unmanaged confrontation with Iran.

 

While Iran must not fall for Trump’s hollow and exaggerated threats or play into his game of intimidation and submission, it must also smartly and carefully manage tensions. It is crucial to remain vigilant against Israeli provocations and their attempts to push Trump into an unwanted war with Iran.

 

If Iran stands firm and manages tensions wisely over the next six months, there will be no war with the U.S., and this phase will pass.