President Trump set a new red line: Iranian-sponsored acts that harm U.S. citizens will draw retaliation. Indeed, he threatened to impose sanctions on Iraq, a U.S. ally, if it tries to force U.S. troops out. Trump and Pompeo have shown no sign they would meet Iran’s long-standing condition for negotiations — an easing of U.S. sanctions that have crippled Iran’s economy. That doesn’t sound like something the Trump administration would be interested in.”Iran’s leaders are in no mood to make concessions to Trump. Our week of almost-war ended not in peace — only a tenuous, makeshift cease-fire.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 12, 2020 12:00 UTC