Tehran proposes to the US to extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and postpone negotiations on Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Can American President Donald Trump present this as a victory to the American voter? And in combination with the thwarted attempt on his life, will he do a double whammy in boosting his historically low popularity? American expert Herman Matthijs (VUB) believes so: “Trump will make it a story of perseverance and coolness.”
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