Gunboat Diplomacy Makes a Comeback

Iran and the US are back to their old tricks, with Tehran holding military drills with Russia and the Americans sailing another aircraft carrier into the Mideast. It’s a classic case of show-and-tell, with both sides trying to out-intimidate each other.

Drills and Carriers

Iran’s drills with Russia are a clear signal that they won’t back down, while the US is trying to flex its muscles with the aircraft carrier deployment. It’s a ridiculous game of chicken, but it’s not like we haven’t seen this before. The question is, what’s the endgame?

With nuclear talks hanging in the balance, it’s hard not to think that this is all just a big show. The US and Iran are stuck in a stalemate, and it’s unclear what’ll break the deadlock. One thing’s for sure, though – it won’t be the gunboats.