With his Iran deterrence squandered, Trump might feel forced to resume war

Trump's tired cycle of threats and compromise offers convinced Iran it holds the upper hand • In Lebanon, IDF soldiers remain exposed to Hezbollah drones as the U.S. restrains Israel • Netanyahu focuses on another front ahead of the election: the battle over the narrative

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Trump's tired cycle of threats and compromise offers convinced Iran it holds the upper hand • In Lebanon, IDF soldiers remain exposed to Hezbollah drones as the U.S. restrains Israel • Netanyahu focuses on another front ahead of the election: the battle over the narrative

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Amos Harel

06:09 AM • May 12 2026 IDT

Iran on Sunday predictably rejected the latest American offer for ending the war in the Gulf. Despite the immense economic damage it is still suffering and despite the great discrepancy between the two sides' military might, the regime in Tehran is not inclined to give up.

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