Trump has withdrawn from the nuclear deal and lied about it, not out of moral laxity or ignorance, but to strengthen his hand in the high stakes game he has created. He has told us that his purpose is to get a better deal. Better in his mind means no nuclear Iran ever, no Iranian ballistic missiles of consequence, and dampening Iranian regional power. Trump has in mind a peace offer from the U.S. and/or a settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian issue along lines that are favorable to both the U.S. and Iran. Trump doesn’t want war with Iran because of … Continue reading Trump v. Iran: Will His Gamble Pay Off?