🔶 the result of the American elections; Trump's options for the Republic of Salami.
In a report written by Barak Ravid, Axios analyzed the policies and options of Donald Trump towards the Republic of Salami.
The report states that US President Donald Trump admitted that the war with Iran cost the Republicans a lot in the midterm elections. Now he must decide whether to put up with his losses and reach an agreement, or stand his ground and renew the airstrikes.
But why is it important? According to this report, all options before Trump are problematic:.
The first option is a military ground attack. But going back to war would be very unpopular, keep fuel prices high, and probably not lead to better military results.
Another option is negotiation. But if the Iranian authorities are unwilling to make concessions, or if they feel the weakness of the US after Trump's defeat in the elections, increase their demands, it will be difficult for the US president to reach an agreement.
The third option, according to Trump's aides, is to "suffocate" Iran. This option means maintaining the status quo: the continuation of the naval blockade alongside crippling economic sanctions, with the aim of gradually wearing down the Iranian government; Meanwhile, America is still gauging Tehran's readiness for a deal. However, it may take months for this policy to show results.
The American president has been saying for weeks that after the election he will end the war by any means possible.
One of Trump's former advisers told Axius: "Losing once in the midterm elections is one thing; but Trump doesn't want to look like a loser twice."