Trump Unlikely to Pursue New War Path, Claims The Economist Report
London: A new report by the British magazine The Economist claims that U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely to move toward another war, suggesting he now believes that such a conflict should not have been initiated in the first place.
The report states that Trump’s earlier rhetoric, including threats of destruction directed at Iran, appears to reflect an attempt to project strength amid a strategic retreat. It argues that he is aware that launching a new war could trigger panic in global markets and undermine his claims of economic revival.
According to the analysis, Trump’s key objectives in the Middle East—making the region more stable and prosperous, pushing for regime change in Iran, and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons—have largely not been achieved.
The report further notes that Iran also has incentives to avoid escalation. It highlights that the country’s leadership remains under pressure, while damage to its energy and transport infrastructure has made internal stability more difficult. Tehran, the report adds, is also seeking relief from long-standing international sanctions.
Overall, The Economist suggests that both Washington and Tehran are facing increasing strategic and economic pressures, making sustained escalation less likely despite continued tensions.
