Trump has an incentive to strike a deal with Iran, as midterms approach. But at what cost?
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The US and Iran have announced a ceasefire, providing a window for a potential settlement. A deal could serve President Trump's domestic agenda ahead of the November midterm elections, but may come at a cost to US national security.
The US and Iran have pulled back from the brink of war after a ceasefire was announced. A deal could be beneficial for President Trump's domestic agenda, particularly with the midterm elections approaching. The US has not yet achieved its war aims, despite claiming destruction of a significant portion of Iran's naval fleet and air defenses. Iran still has the capability to launch ballistic missiles and its nuclear capabilities endure. The war has likely accelerated Tehran's ambitions for a nuclear deterrent. The US is better insulated from the war's economic shock, but rising gas prices and concerns about inflation are still a concern.
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