Iran’s Deal or Trump’s Trap? The High-Stakes Geopo…
Iran’s Deal or Trump’s Trap? The High-Stakes Geopo…
When Iran and the United States return to the negotiating table, expectations are often divided between cautious hope and deep suspicion. For supporters of diplomacy, talks represent a rare opportunity to reduce tensions after decades of hostility. For skeptics, negotiations may simply be another stage in a prolonged strategic rivalry where each side seeks advantage rather than compromise.
Professor Jiang Xueqin argues that Iran’s latest engagement with Washington should be viewed through this broader geopolitical lens. In his analysis, the central issue is not whether a deal can be signed, but whether such an agreement would produce lasting stability or merely become another temporary arrangement in a cycle of confrontation.
The question facing both sides is straightforward but difficult: Is Iran seeking a genuine settlement, or is Washington creating a framework designed to pressure Tehran into strategic concessions?
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