Trump finally has the upper hand in Iran

Related narratives

The narrative coalitions that frame this event, each with its own interpretation.

• The Israel-US-Saudi coalition: Iran is an illegitimate existential threat
• A multipolar order is the legitimate alternative to US hegemonyfrom Russia
• A negotiated US-Iran settlement is the right course; the strike-and-talk cycle must end in a deal
• Iran's nuclear program, system and Hormuz stance are sovereign rightsfrom Iran
• Sanctions/pressure are conditional; the Global South asserts buyer autonomyfrom China
• Western/US coercive interventions deserve legal and humanitarian scrutinyfrom Russia