Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion

Three months after President Trump launched war on Iran, his seemingly haphazard approach is bewildering allies at home and abroad as he veers between diplomatic dealing, military strikes and increasingly far-fetched ideas. It is possible that Mr. Trump is near a breakthrough in the form of what both sides call an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin detailed talks on Iran’s nuclear program, but U.S.

officials said on Thursday that Mr. Trump had not yet signed off on the agreement, and several others like it have fallen apart. Diplomacy has continued in fits and starts even as Mr. Trump has threatened to restart the war if Iran does not reopen the strait and U.S.

officials hinted he was reviewing military options for potentially resuming the bombing campaign.

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