💨 Abstract

Donald Trump has repeatedly promised an imminent deal between the US, Israel, and Iran, but these promises have not materialized. Mediators, led by Pakistan, have struggled due to hard-line positions from both sides. Katayoun Shahandeh argues that Trump's statements are political theater, not genuine diplomatic progress. She warns that the Iranian people are the primary victims of this stalemate, caught between their authoritarian government and external powers.

Courtesy: Sarah Hooper