Prominent CNN presenter: More bombings will not force Iran to surrender Farid Zakaria: So far Iran has not surrendered and there are reasons that show that continued bombings will not change this fact. The main problem with Donald Trump's approach is that he cannot decide whether his goal is to change Iran's policy or to change its government. On the one hand, Washington is threatening to destroy the Iranian government, and on the other hand, it wanted that government to seriously enter into negotiations. If Iran's leaders believe that Washington, regardless of their actions, intends to destroy their government, why should they be willing to make concessions? In such a situation, their motivation would be to resist, impose costs on the other side and try to survive a long conflict with America. Military force can improve the terms and conditions of such agreements in favor of one party, but it can never replace them. America has forgotten this lesson many times. Yes, it's slow Sorosh+ | Telegram Instagram.