Trump and Rubio on Iran
I’ve long thought that Rubio has no illusions about Iran and its past or current leaders. Whether Trump actually has some illusions on those subjects I really don’t know. But he sometimes speaks and behaves as though he does, although it may be some sort of strategic pretense.
I happened to see this relevant clip yesterday. I’ve cued up a one-minute excerpt:
However, I don’t think Trump is necessarily finished with negotiating, no matter what he says.
RadioFreeEurope interview: “Zineb Riboua: The Islamic Republic Is Weaker Than It Wants The World To Believe”
https://www.rferl.org/a/zineb-riboua-iran-irgc-weak/33799380.html
I’m inclined to think Pres. Trump has been awaiting a strongman type partner to emerge from amidst the clattering chaos inside Iran, sieze control, then make accommodations. Such a one has not arisen, hence, the punt. The Pres. may well continue his search in the near-time offing, while the squeeze is back on. Wouldn’t put it past him.