Welcome back to everyone's favorite geopolitical soap opera, "As The Middle East Turns!" In today's episode, we're watching the return of Donald Trump to the Iran situation, or as I like to call it, "How to Make Frenemies and Alienate People: The Sequel." The Persian Puzzle: Trump's Middle Eastern Adventure Returns Remember that "maximum pressure" campaign from Trump's first term? It's like when you try to open a jar of pickles by using every muscle in your body, grunting loudly, and then telling the jar it's fired. Well, get ready for Maximum Pressure 2: Electric Boogaloo! This time with extra sanctions and a complimentary set of stern looks. Speaking of memories, Iran certainly hasn't forgotten about that time Trump decided to send General Soleimani on an unexpected one-way trip to the afterlife. That's the kind of thing that tends to stick in people's minds, like that embarrassing thing you did at the office...
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