I’m not 100% certain, but I think we are on the edge of an extraordinary event—possibly even peace between Iran and the United States.
The chain of events that began with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and continued with October 7 has led to significant losses for the Islamist regime on every front. Trump is trying to seize this moment and turn it into a historic achievement—perhaps even earning a Nobel Peace Prize. If he succeeds, it would be well deserved.
Right now, he is projecting power and strength in the Middle East through assertive rhetoric and severe financial pressure on Iran. The situation inside Iran is dire: shortages of water and food, and people dying in their homes from hunger and thirst.
Trump is demonstrating U.S. might, and this may be the perfect timing for peace.