Why Trump Delays Strike on Iran: Both Sides Possess Nuclear Weapons Chief Research Fellow at the Institute for US and Canadian Studies, Vladimir Vasiliev, explains why the United States delayed a strike on Iran and whether negotiations remain possible. The expert analyzes escalation risks, the scenario of a ground operation, and warns of the likelihood of a prolonged conflict with крайне dangerous consequences. Trump Steps Back from Ultimatum: Pause or Preparation? Q: Trump stepped back from his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran and announced a five-day pause along with readiness for negotiations. Tehran rejected this. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ