Trump Says He Faces Major Decision on Iran: 'Deal or Obliteration'
US President Donald Trump said he faces a major decision on Iran, framing the choice as either reaching a comprehensive deal with Tehran or pursuing what he called its 'obliteration.' Trump added he believes an agreement with Iran could be reached after the US midterm congressional elections.
Why it matters
Trump's linking of the Iran issue to the US midterm elections suggests a strategy of leveraging foreign policy for domestic political gain. The stark rhetoric of 'deal or obliteration' fits a recurring pattern of using maximalist language as a negotiating tactic, rather than necessarily signaling imminent military action.
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