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  "path": "/video/ask-ian/trump-flip-flops-on-iran-threats",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-19T13:48:25.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.gzeromedia.com",
  "tags": [
    "Trump",
    "United states",
    "Middle east",
    "Gulf states",
    "Strait of hormuz",
    "Iran"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nIn his latest “ask ian,\" **Ian Bremmer** examines US–Iran tensions, as President **Trump** signals possible military strikes but repeatedly pulls back amid regional pressure and limited strategic options.\n\n* * *\n\nIan notes that Trump has issued several ultimatums on Iran while backing down \"every time because his military options are not great.” The result, he argues, is a cycle of pressure without resolution, keeping the region on edge.\n\nIan says that the “least worst outcome” for Trump would be to “declare victory and get out,” but warns that the longer the war drags on, the harder that exit becomes.\n\nWith many Americans opposing the war, Ian concludes that “every day this goes on, it’s a bigger disaster on Trump’s watch,” underscoring the growing political and geopolitical costs.",
  "title": "Trump flip flops on Iran threats"
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