Trump’s Iran Gambit Backfires Again | Peoria News

Peoria News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 2m

Trump’s Iran gambit is back — and it’s playing out like a familiar, high-stakes game of brinkmanship. After issuing fiery threats of military strikes or seizing Iranian oil, he repeatedly backs off, citing diplomacy and pressure from allies — a tactic he’s perfected in real estate and now weaponizes in foreign policy. But this time, Tehran’s showing surprising resilience, betting Washington will run out of ammo and political will before November’s midterms. The latest twist? Trump declared he was “losing faith” in talks Friday, then pivoted Saturday to claim progress was being made — even…