US EditionU.S. spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory: Reuters
Analysts are weighing whether a U.S. pullback would help de-escalate the conflict or embolden Iran as Republican election risks grow, sources said.
- On Tuesday, U.S. intelligence agencies began analyzing how Iran might respond if President Donald Trump declared a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war, according to two officials and a person familiar with the matter.
- The White House faces "enormous" domestic pressure to end the conflict, with 54% of Americans reporting negative financial impacts and officials worrying the war could contribute to deep Republican losses in midterm elections later this year.
- Intelligence assessments suggest if Trump declared victory and withdrew forces, Iran would view it as a win; maintaining a heavy troop presence would likely be perceived as a negotiating tactic, according to sources.
- White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said the U.S. will "not be rushed into making a bad deal," while diplomatic efforts have failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran continues disrupting shipping.
- During the ceasefire that began April 8, Iran has recovered buried munitions and drones, meaning tactical costs of resuming full-scale war are arguably higher now than in the conflict's initial days, sources said.
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The Iran war is extremely unpopular among Americans. The White House insists on a good deal with the Iranian leadership – but at the same time apparently considering a unilateral exit from fear of an internal political debacle.
The Iran war is extremely unpopular among Americans, which may have a negative impact on the interim elections for President Trump. Apparently, the US is examining strategies for a rapid end to the conflict, even without Iranian approval.
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EXCLUSIVE-US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory
* US intelligence consider Iran's likely response to Trump declaring victory, sources say * Military options remain, but large-scale escalation seen as less likely by officials * Political pressure mounts on Trump as war remains unpopular By Erin Banco and Gram Slattery April 28 - U.S. intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that has kil…
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