WANA (May 19) – As tensions between Tehran and Washington once again enter a sensitive phase, assessments suggest that Donald Trump, following the failure of direct confrontation with Iran, is now attempting to gain concessions through a combination of political pressure, military threats, and psychological warfare — a strategy that so far has not delivered tangible results for the United States and has instead created new economic and security challenges for Washington.

 

Following Trump’s latest threatening remarks against Iran, global oil markets reacted immediately, with prices surging past $110 per barrel, raising concerns over the consequences of any new conflict in the region. Analysts believe the U.S. president is now trapped in a difficult dilemma: stepping back from threats could be interpreted as weakness, while continuing escalation risks triggering an energy crisis and imposing higher economic costs on both the United States and its allies.

 

At the same time, Iran’s official positions indicate that Tehran is seeking to reshape the equation by sending clear signals about its deterrence capabilities. Iranian officials have repeatedly warned that any action against Iran would directly threaten not only American interests but also the security of Washington’s regional allies, particularly Israel.

 

According to these assessments, Trump still appears to believe that pressure and intimidation can force Iran into concessions. However, recent developments suggest that this approach has not only failed to achieve its objectives but has also increased the political and economic costs for Washington. Observers argue that the White House is now caught in a situation where it can neither abandon its rhetoric of threats nor turn those threats into meaningful results.

 

On the other side, Iran insists it will continue defending what it describes as the legitimate rights of its people, a stance that has reportedly intensified Trump’s frustration and aggressive rhetoric. Meanwhile, security assessments indicate that the U.S. president is fully aware that any new military action against Iran would likely produce no guaranteed gains for Washington and could instead provoke broader retaliation and a wider regional escalation.