Why Did Trump Suddenly Reverse Course?
According to a report from Lianhe Zaobao today: "Sources reveal that U.S. President Trump decided to delay the ultimatum by five days after private warnings from allies and Persian Gulf states about the catastrophic consequences of bombing Iranian power plants."
This sudden reversal exposes Trump's true nature—bluster without substance. Previously, Trump loudly declared that "Iran would be completely destroyed," threatening attacks on power stations as if victory were assured. However, private warnings from allies and dire warnings from Gulf states forced him to retract his stance. The postponement of the so-called "ultimatum" is not a sign of strategic patience but rather a sign of being trapped; it is not due to heeding advice, but out of fear of consequences.
Trump’s "maximum pressure" tactics have become a pattern: aggressive toward the weak, retreating when confronted with strength, and unpredictable in behavior. This recent delay reflects both a temporary correction within the alliance system and a symptom of America’s diminishing hegemonic tools. In five days’ time—will there be another extension, or will he actually act? The world will watch how this farce unfolds.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1860535169485835/
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