War's Endgame: What Trump's Claim Reveals About US Foreign Policy The US Iran conflict has been a low grade simmer for years, punctuated by intense flare ups in the Middle Eastern politics landscape.
President Donald Trump's claim that the war is nearing its end may bring relief to those weary of violence and rhetoric, but it also raises more questions than answers about US motivations in the region.
Trump's emphasis on direct communication with Iran highlights a paradox: the US has engaged in diplomatic backchannels even as it ramps up military pressure on Tehran.