No quick victory leaves Trump scrambling to define success in Iran

Trump faces challenges as Iran resists negotiations after military escalation and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing.

3 Mar, 19:24 — 3 Mar, 19:34

Why this matters

The ongoing conflict and diplomatic stalemate between the US and Iran have significant implications for regional stability in the Middle East and global energy markets. The rejection of talks and continued military escalation suggest a prolonged period of tension with potential for wider conflict.

Key entitiesTrump Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Rubio Israel

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Attacks in the Middle East have intensified
US President Trump claims to have rejected Iran's attempts to negotiate
Trump is facing challenges in defining success in the conflict with Iran

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US President Trump stated, 'they want to talk. I said: Too Late!'

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Senator Marco Rubio threatened that 'the hardest hits are yet to come'

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The GuardianMostly Factual83d ago

Middle East attacks intensify as Trump says he has rejected Iran’s attempt to talk

US president claims ‘they want to talk. I said: Too Late!’, while Rubio threatens the ‘hardest hits are yet to come’ US-Israel war on Iran – live updates Israel and the US intensified their attacks on Iran on Tuesday, launching waves of strikes targeting command and control facilities, strategic state offices and missile launch sites, as Donald Trump said he had rejected what he claimed was an attempt by Tehran to restart negotiations. Iran retaliated with hundreds of missile and drone atta...

By Jason Burke in Jerusalem and William Christou in Beirut

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual83d ago