Donald Trump, President of the United States, appears increasingly eager to wind down the conflict with Iran—what he has called a “gradual ending.”
But how that ending comes about remains uncertain. In recent days, the US president has sent mixed signals. At times, he has hinted at escalation, suggesting that intensifying the conflict could bring it to a faster conclusion. At others, he has pointed toward diplomacy, raising the possibility of a negotiated agreement with Tehran. For now, it appears he has not settled on either course.
And so, as the war continues, the question remains: is there a strategy guiding these decisions or is the United States at the whim of its president drifting toward a confrontation with consequences far beyond the battlefield?
[Aired on 30 March, 2026]