Tehran Tangle: Why Washington’s Pressure Fails

US President Donald Trump has reportedly grown frustrated that Iran is not backing down under the renewed “maximum pressure” campaign. Fox News points out that Tehran has stayed firm, and The Wall Street Journal notes the White House has not received any counteroffer, even with more US forces in the Gulf. This deadlock shows a key misunderstanding: Iran sees military strength as vital protection against outside threats, especially those tied to “Israel” and Western allies. Every new sanction or deployment...