While the U.S. and Iran trade clashes in the Persian Gulf, President Trump is preparing for a high-stakes visit to Beijing next week to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. While Trump seems to want to push Iran into a deal, so that he can have something to stand on, Tehran is saying “not so fast.”
Dr. John Mearsheimer, an author, international relations expert and professor at the University of Chicago, noted that Iran has shown no sign that it is willing to compromise on its demands, especially when it comes to its nuclear program, defensive capabilities and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
He also emphasized that while Trump is desperate for an “off-ramp,” it’s hard to see how the U.S. gets out of this war with Iran anytime soon.
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8 May 2026 - Explosions reported from the UAE to Sirik Island + exchange of fire with U.S. forces
8 May 2026 - Jennifer Griffin on X: “US military carried out more airstrikes today hitting several empty tankers trying to break the blockade.”
8 May 2026 - US attack on an Iranian civilian boat injured 10 sailors & are 5 missing
7 May 2026 - Iran’s Military Announces It Hit & Damaged 3 US Warships
7 May 2026 - WaPo: U.S. intelligence says Iran can outlast Trump’s Hormuz blockade for months
7 May 2026 - Report: Trump Paused ‘Project Freedom’ Due To Backlash From Gulf Arab Allies
8 May 2026 - China Economy Iran focus at Trump-Xi summit may delay progress on tariffs, rare earths
8 May 2026 - China Sees a ‘Giant With a Limp’ as U.S. Drains Weapons on Iran War
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