The Economist spoke of a ticking time bomb; why did Trump suddenly back down from…

🔺️🔻The Economist spoke of a ticking time bomb; why did Trump suddenly back down from attacking Iran? 🔹️The latest cover of The Economist poses the question "Will the bonds explode?" as a warning about the mounting pressure of U.S. debt and the fragility of financial markets. In the context of the Iran-U.S. war, this warning provides a window into understanding Donald Trump's strategic contradiction: the show of military power intended to demonstrate Washington's victory, which, with rising energy risk, inflation, and the cost of debt financing, becomes a factor against the U.S. economy. 🔹️Trump's remarks about refraining from attacking Iran until the midterm elections and claims of constructive negotiations failed to alleviate concerns in the oil market. Ongoing disruptions in shipping and doubts about claims regarding oil passage through the Strait of Hormuz indicate that a political message alone cannot eliminate field risks. 🔹️The repetition of negotiation messages by Trump is part of an effort to curb war costs, manage markets, and buy time; this behavior does not necessarily signify the end of confrontation but may reflect Washington's entrapment in the paradox of military display and its costs. ▫️Noor News