Iran is wagering that the worldwide economic repercussions of the conflict, coupled with Republican anxieties over the upcoming midterm elections, will compel President Trump to concede first. According to Doug Bandow of the Cato Institute, who appeared on the program “This is America,” Tehran is engaged in a high‑stakes game of brinkmanship.
Published On 26 Aug 2026
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