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Iran views US as weak after Trump backs off strike threats
Filed: Aug 03, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET
Summary: CSIS says Iran believes it has the upper hand after Trump repeatedly held off on strike threats.
WHO: Mona Yacoubian, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
WHAT: Yacoubian said Iran views the US as weak after Trump backed off strike threats.
WHEN: Aug 03, 2026 at 9:34 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Iran believes Trump repeatedly held off on following through on severe strike threats.
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