Trita Parsi: Iran Ceasefire Shifts Leverage Back Toward Trump in Washington-Tehran Talks
Published on April 15, 2026.
The Iran ceasefire appears to have shifted the power of the United States to President Donald Trump, who entered the conflict due to rising gasoline prices and limited options abroad. However, this may allow him to withdraw from the country without approval from Iran. The ceasefire could potentially lead to threats of retaliation against U.S. assets and Gulf energy routes.
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