The Ebb and Flow of War: Trump's Cancellation of Strikes on Iran The recent announcement by Donald Trump that he has cancelled strikes against Iran, contingent upon a "rapidly" negotiated deal, is just the latest twist in the ongoing saga of escalating tensions between the two nations.
On its surface, this development may seem like a welcome respite from the brinkmanship and saber rattling that has characterized the relationship for months.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and it becomes clear that this decision is less about a genuine desire to avoid conflict than it is about expediency and optics.