Trump threatens further escalation as he admits failure At the White House on Thursday, President Donald Trump told reporters that the US had 'screwed' Iran and threatened to go 'a little bit further' without elaborating. " —. Kanoko Matsuyama, Bloomberg, October 23, 2026 - The New York Times reported this week that the US and Israel have developed plans for renewed strikes after the US midterm elections. Trump is desperate to project power, but his threats ring hollow as oil prices continue to climb. ᅠ Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more information on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.

Trump threatens further escalation as he admits failure At the White House on Thursday, President Donald Trump told reporters that the US had 'screwed' Iran and threatened to go 'a little bit further' without elaborating. " —. Kanoko Matsuyama, Bloomberg, October 23, 2026 - The New York Times reported this week that the US and Israel have developed plans for renewed strikes after the US midterm elections. Trump is desperate to project power, but his threats ring hollow as oil prices continue to climb. ᅠ Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more information on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.