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Trump's Iran Strategy: Diplomacy or Strikes on Civilians?

3/31/2026

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Jon Schanzer, a former terrorism analyst, described U.S. President Donald Trump's fluctuating Iran stance, praising diplomacy while threatening action if negotiations fail.
He proposed a broad target list including infrastructure that could harm Iranian civilians more than the regime.
On Truth Social, he said a deal not reached soon would lead the U.S. to target Iran's electric plants and oil facilities, while oil tankers continue passing through the Gulf.

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Jon Schanzer, a former terrorism analyst, described U.S. President Donald Trump's fluctuating Iran stance, praising diplomacy while threatening action if negotiations fail.
He proposed a broad target list including infrastructure that could harm Iranian civilians more than the regime.
On Truth Social, he said a deal not reached soon would lead the U.S. to target Iran's electric plants and oil facilities, while oil tankers continue passing through the Gulf.