Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

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President Trump has sent conflicting signals about U.S. involvement in the Middle East conflict, oscillating between calls for restraint and more aggressive posturing toward Iran. The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue examines whether these shifts reflect a coherent strategic approach or reactive decision-making, analyzing the implications for American foreign policy and regional stability. Trump's statements have ranged from seeking de-escalation to threatening military responses, creating uncertainty among allies and adversaries alike about where his administration actually stands on intervention.