Tehran: The ego war between Khamenei and Trump has now reached a dangerous point. Both the Presidents are pointing guns at each other. Khamenei knows that Iran may not be able to withstand Trump’s weapons, but he has caught Trump’s weak pulse. Now, even though the American President is still adamant on war, if he attacks Iran, he will be shooting himself in the foot. Know further why such a situation has arisen that by attacking Iran, Trump will harm not Khamenei but himself.
Attack on Iran could be ‘political suicide’ for Trump
What is Trump’s real intention?
Trump’s ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ i.e. the confusion of strategic secrets has confused everyone. No one knows what they want. This confusion has become a headache for his own party, the Republicans. Many questions are being raised regarding Trump’s stance towards Iran.
- Does he just want to destroy Iran’s nuclear program?
- Will he attempt a coup?
- Or is he planning a surgical strike just to please Israel?
‘Host for war’ may weigh heavily in elections
The 2026 mid-term elections are round the corner and history is witness to the fact that the American people are now fed up with ‘never-ending wars’. Inflation and livelihood are the biggest issues for American voters. If there is a war, oil prices will skyrocket and inflation could ruin Trump’s fortune.
Trump had always promised to stay away from ‘America First’ and unnecessary wars. If he gets into a protracted war with Iran, his own supporters and ‘independent’ voters may shun him.
Advisors warning
According to media reports, strategists close to Trump are also advising him to avoid war. He says that ‘voters are more concerned about their pockets than Iran’s nuclear program’. If Trump prioritizes foreign wars instead of domestic issues, the Republican Party may suffer huge losses in House and Senate seats.
Trump feels that a tough decision will show him as a ‘strong commander-in-chief’, but experts argue that after the bitter experiences of Vietnam and Iraq, the American public no longer considers war as the measure of success of any president. Without any tangible domestic advantage, attacking Iran is a gamble for Trump with a high risk of losing.