Anonymous3 days ago
President Trump warned Iran on May 17 that the "clock is ticking" and threatened devastating consequences if Tehran does not accelerate peace negotiations, now in their sixth week of deadlock over nuclear enrichment caps, the Strait of Hormuz, and ballistic missiles. The ultimatum comes as oil prices remain above $100 per barrel, bond yields hit multi-year highs, and Asian economies face acute energy vulnerability — raising the question of whether the maximalist pressure is a rational negotiating tactic or a path toward renewed military escalation with diminishing strategic returns.