In this episode we stay focused on the terrorist-style assassination of the commander of the Qods force, Lieutenant-General Qassem Soleimani and its repercussions.
Irans leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, pledged severe revenge in the wake of Soleimanis assassination and true to form Iran carried through with its pledge by launching missile strikes on US bases in Iraq.
Donald Trump surprised the world by deciding to back down. Unlike Irans leader, Trump apparently didnt have the resolve and courage to carry through with his threats.
Already there is mounting speculation about Trumps political future in the light of his retreat. For example, what are the chances of his re-election, now that he has been seen to have been humiliated by Iran?