Intemperate Trump brings chaos and confusion to Iran talks
Trump’s unreliable style sows diplomatic confusion but leaves Tehran clear on strategic value of strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump’s decision https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/19/trumps-sends-delegation-to-pakistan-for-possible-new-round-of-iran-war-talks">to send US officials to Islamabad for further talks on Monday with Iran just 24 hours after https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-until-us-lifts-blockade">Iran once again closed the strait of Hormuz will signal to Tehran that the strategic waterway remains a bargaining asset beyond parallel.
It will also confirm in Iran’s eyes that the US president’s chaotic approach to diplomacy doubles the need for Tehran to act calmly and strategically – two competencies it believes he totally lacks.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/19/intemperate-trump-brings-chaos-and-confusion-to-iran-talks">Continue reading...Trump issues fresh Iran threats
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