'I wrongly thought markets, munitions, midterms would make Trump end Iran war': Blinken| HTLS 2026

Former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken examines the prospects for a peace resolution to the Iran war, suggesting that any eventual nuclear agreement could resemble the deal Donald Trump withdrew from. Blinken argues that a settlement would likely involve concessions to Tehran and highlights how Iran’s geography, position along the Strait of Hormuz and inland weapons production facilities complicate military options. Warning of the risk of further escalation, he advocates a diplomatic off-ramp while expressing uncertainty about whether Trump will pursue it.