Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war
Japan Times • 5/2/2026
Summary
The standoff between Iran and the United States could leave Donald Trump in a worse position than before the conflict escalated. Both sides appear confident in their stance, but their positions remain significantly divergent, with no clear resolution or off-ramp currently available.
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