No one knows what now. President Trump sending mixed signals - ready to talk vs conflict going on for some time.
Wendy Sherman
Iran has many layers, succession plans, will have new leader, will not splinter easily. Iran's regime is quite institutionalized.
Wendy Sherman
Oil prices are going up. The president is facing midterms but also facing a visit to China which is very important to him.
Is there a path back to negotiating table?
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Wendy Sherman
Probably from President Trump point of view, there is an off-ramp. I don't think he wants endless military action.
Wendy Sherman
This is a huge gamble for the US and a gamble for our budget. This attack set off attacks in the Middle East are going to cost billions and billions of dollars.
Wendy Sherman
This is a big risk he's taking in the Middle East as we approach midterms as he tries to go to China to create what he thinks will be a partnership with President Xi.
Is the US trying to seize control of Strait of Hormuz?
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Wendy Sherman
Probably as of today, you may be overthinking it, but I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility.