Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

The Kathmandu Post views the ongoing conflict with Iran as a critical juncture for President Trump, suggesting that the failure to achieve a decisive military or diplomatic victory could leave the US and the world with a more significant problem.

Our analysis indicates that the conflict's persistence carries grim implications for Trump and the Republican Party. The continued global economic fallout, including elevated US gasoline prices, is likely to pressure Trump's approval ratings and dim the prospects for Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections.

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He’d be remembered as the US president who made the world less safe.

While acknowledging that US and Israeli strikes have degraded Iran's military capabilities, The Post notes that many of Trump's stated war objectives remain unfulfilled. The lack of a clear endgame and the rejection of Iran's latest proposal through Pakistani mediators highlight the deep divisions and the absence of an obvious path toward resolution. The potential failure to secure the Strait of Hormuz could be a significant blow to Trump's legacy, potentially leading to him being remembered as a president who made the world less safe.

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Iran’s “desperation” is increasing due to military and economic pressure, and Trump “holds all the cards and has all the time he needs to make the best deal.”