Iran’s Strategy: Why They Are Trying to Outlast Trump

Iran is playing a long game, hoping to wait out the U.S. political cycle. Here is what experts say their plan is for dealing with America.

Right now, many experts are looking at how Iran is dealing with the United States. It seems that Iran has a very specific plan: they want to simply wait out Donald Trump’s presidency. Instead of making big, quick deals, Iran appears to be playing a long game. They are betting that if they hold their ground, they can wait for the U.S. political situation to change. Analysts have pointed out five main goals that Iran is aiming for. They want to show that they have the 'upper hand' in talks. By not giving in to pressure, they hope to force the U.S. to accept their terms rather than the other …