BBC News فارسی
·Jul 2026
Jeremy Bowen: Despite threats, Trump has no better option than negotiating with Iran
Trump alternates between threats and openness to continued negotiations with Iran despite escalating military exchanges and harsh rhetoric. US and Israeli efforts to topple Iran’s government have failed, strengthening Tehran’s resolve to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz, its key strategic asset. Iranian leaders signal readiness to risk continued conflict to protect this leverage, while internal repression has muted opposition. Mediators believe a broader agreement is possible if tensions ease, involving recognition of Iran’s authority over the strait in exchange for limits on nuclear activity and restored economic access, though recent escalations underscore the difficulty of reaching such a deal.