World · 10/8/2026
Trump Seeks Lower Tensions as Iran Could Test His Effort
Trump is working to keep tensions down before the midterms, but former US diplomat Brett Bruen warns Iran may resist.
Why it matters
Bruen’s assessment highlights how Iran’s actions and Netanyahu’s independent calculations could complicate Trump’s effort to lower tensions.
- ★Bruen says Iran could continue attacks to demonstrate its leverage.
- ★Bruen says Trump cannot speak for Israel; Netanyahu will weigh his own political prospects.
- ★Bruen says leaders across Europe, Canada, Japan and the Middle East are beginning to build their own structures.