US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory
U.S. intelligence agencies are assessing how Iran might respond if President Donald Trump declares victory in the ongoing two-month war, as the conflict becomes a growing political liability ahead of midterm elections. Officials are weighing the implications of de-escalation, including the risk of emboldening Iran while seeking to reduce domestic pressure over high energy costs and public opposition. While diplomacy has stalled and military options remain, a full-scale ground invasion appears less likely now than earlier. The White House insists any agreement must prioritize U.S. national security and prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victorySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: A woman walks past a billboard featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a building, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File PhotoPublished Apr 29, 2026, 02:28 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 02:58 AMListenApril 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 killed thousands and become a political liability for the White House, two U.S.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Straits Times — World.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Straits Times — World
