The Endless Cycle of War and Bluster in Iran The latest twist in the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran is just another iteration of a familiar pattern: President Donald Trump's erratic behavior, his penchant for bluster, and an apparent lack of a coherent strategy to extricate the country from this quagmire.
This cycle has been playing out for months, with Trump repeatedly threatening Iran with "decapitation" unless they sign a deal that addresses US concerns about their nuclear program.
Trump's approach to diplomacy is marked by forgetfulness. He issued a warning about decapitation in April and repeated the threat this week, with little apparent change in circumstances.