U.S. Media: Trump's Repeated Emphasis on "No Rush" May Just Be Masking Inner Pressure

Odaily reported that according to CNN, Trump is striving to make it clear to two key groups—Iranian leaders and the American people—that he is the decision-maker in this conflict. The problem is that neither side may be seriously listening to him. The crux of this confrontation lies in which side possesses enough political determination to overcome the other. Trump finds himself in a difficult situation, as he has spent weeks repeatedly articulating different views on his strategy, which often conflict with the actual circumstances. Furthermore, his insistence that he is not worried about the timeline of a war with Iran could be an attempt to mask the growing pressure he faces as the conflict continues. Increasing evidence suggests that Iran not only believes it holds the advantage in this conflict (in which Iran leverages its geographical position to exert asymmetric pressure on the U.S.) but is also willing to pay any price to achieve victory.