Tensions Rise in the Gulf: Trump's Diplomatic Dance with Iran The world is holding its breath as tensions between the US and Iran escalate, no longer a war of words but a battle of nerves.
The cancellation of strikes by President Donald Trump has been met with relief from many quarters, but also with warnings that any further "aggressive" action will be met with a "decisive and proportional response" from Iran.
The diplomatic dance between the two nations is complex and fraught with peril. On one hand, Trump's administration wants to avoid a full blown war with Iran, which would have devastating consequences for both sides.