Niall Ferguson: The Endless Almost-Deal in Iran
Niall Ferguson discusses the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the U.S.-Iran tensions. Recent military actions by the U.S. have escalated the situation, prompting threats of retaliation from Iran. The article reflects on the chaotic nature of the negotiations and the uncertainty surrounding potential peace agreements.
- ▪The United States conducted self-defense strikes on sites in southern Iran, sinking two boats laying mines.
- ▪Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has vowed retaliation, calling the U.S. actions a grave violation of the ceasefire.
- ▪Speculation about a nearly finalized peace deal has emerged, but the situation remains fluid and unpredictable.
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Niall Ferguson: The Endless Almost-Deal in Iran“The most conventional thing Donald Trump has done in his entire life has been to go to war in the Middle East,” writes Niall Ferguson. (Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Since February 28, we have experienced the geopolitical equivalent of a roller-coaster ride on magic mushrooms.By Niall Ferguson05.26.26 — InternationalFOLLOW COLUMN --:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narrationAfter President Trump’s weekend talk of an agreement with Iran, the past 36 hours have seen a flurry of military activity in the Middle East. On Monday, the United States launched a series of “self-defense” strikes on sites in southern Iran, sinking two boats that were laying mines.
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