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Trump's window for face-saving exit may be closing now
Escalation is only putting him in a lose-lose situation, so negotiating is the only option. However, Iran's growing leverage could prevent an easy off-ramp.
March 19, 2026
Trita Parsi
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Larijani's killing will destroy Iran war off-ramps for Trump
Israel’s strike on key figure might close doors to de-escalation
March 17, 2026
QiOSK
Trump press conference reveals a man who wants out of war
He may be preparing the ground for a face saving declaration of victory, but don't think Iran is going to concede that easily without something in return
March 09, 2026
QiOSK
How does this war with Iran end? Or does it?
Trump certainly doesn’t want this to turn into a civil war, though Israel has different designs
February 28, 2026
QiOSK
No, even a 'small attack' on Iran will lead to war
The deal Trump wants is a no-go for Tehran, which is resigned to retaliating if bombed again, limited or otherwise
February 20, 2026
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