Trump's Whipsaw Approach to Iran: A Geopolitical Analysis

Introduction

The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran has been marked by a series of escalations and de-escalations, with US President Donald Trump's approach being a key factor in this whipsaw dynamic. On June 11, 2026, Trump announced that a peace deal with Iran was near, just hours after threatening to intensify the conflict by targeting Iran's oil industry.

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Source referenced: FRANCE24

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