US President Donald Trump’s strategy in Iran is facing severe consequences. The Israeli persistence and Iranian defiance have transformed his approach, mirroring past presidencies hijacked by Iran’s machinations.
Iran has consistently disrupted American presidencies since the 1979 revolution, including Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, and even Joe Biden during the brief war with Hamas. Trump had hoped to focus on deals to end wars in his second term but may now be sucked into another conflict.
The UN’s 80th anniversary is a reminder that its purpose should shift towards preventing wars, rather than focusing solely on international cooperation. Ecuador’s surge in crime demands more sophisticated responses from both local and international authorities. The deep sea needs clear rules to protect it, while the US must avoid isolating itself economically with tariffs.
Jeremy Hunt argues that reforming mental health benefits is crucial to avoiding tax increases, and Latvia’s foreign minister Baiba Braže believes it’s time to abandon détente illusions in regards to Russia.
Source: https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2025/06/18/for-trump-both-action-and-inaction-in-iran-have-consequences-says-karim-sadjadpour