Trump's Bluster: A Familiar Pattern of Aggression The latest tit for tat exchange between Washington and Tehran has left the Middle East on edge once again.
President Donald Trump vowed to unleash a "beating" on Iran following a surprise attack on US forces, a threat that is familiar but also predictable.
The reality is that the US has been escalating tensions with Iran for months. Despite repeated assurances from Trump that he wants to avoid war, his administration has taken steps that have pushed Tehran into a corner.