Iran US Conflict

Can we use history to predict Trump's next move on Iran?

With tensions rising amongst the United States and Iran, this week's episode of The Deep Dive explores what we can learn from history.

Presidential historian, Gil Troy, sits with Jacob Laznik to discuss Iran, diplomacy, and how we can learn from history.
US President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

US military chief Dan Caine remains Trump's top policy advisor on Iran since June war - exclusive

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

Iran stalls for interim deal as US-Tehran play ‘game of chicken’ with war, expert tells ‘Post'

 A portrait of former US President Donald Trump over the White House is seen on a stairway of his Mar-a-Lago estate.

Trump's Mar-a-Lago could be targeted if US attacks Iran, says Iranian MP - report


Why is pressure mounting between the U.S. and Iran?- analysis

The Trump administration sees Iran’s behavior as another instance of why it pulled the U.S. out of the deal in the first place: the Iranian regime is not trustworthy.

US President Donald Trump

Eyeing Iran, U.S. sending more Patriot missiles to Middle East

Iran has dismissed the new US deployments, including of an aircraft carrier, as old news announced now to intimidate it through "psychological warfare."

A picture released by Israeli Defence Forces press office shows a launch of a Patriot missile in southern Israel

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemns U.S. arrest of TV anchor

Qassemi said the treatment of Hashemi, a Muslim African-American woman, was "a blatant violation of human rights."

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif

U.S. reimposes sanctions on Iran

The move was welcomed in Israel and by Republicans on Capitol Hill.

US President Donald Trump holds up a proclamation declaring his intention to withdraw from the JCPOA Iran nuclear agreement after signing it in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, May 8, 2018

U.S. officials: sanctions to significantly impact Iran economy

The so-called snapback sanctions would target Iran's purchases of US dollars, metals trading and other dealings, coal, industrial-related software and its auto sector.

US President Donald Trump holds up a proclamation declaring his intention to withdraw from the JCPOA Iran nuclear agreement after signing it in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, May 8, 2018

Trump threatens withdrawal from Iran deal without action from Congress US

President’s speech signals new phase in relations with Tehran.

U.S. President Donald Trump makes a statement on the mass shooting in Las Vegas from the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington

Iran promises 'crushing' response if US designates Guards as terrorists

"We are hopeful that the United States does not make this strategic mistake," foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi was quoted as saying.

Members of the Iranian revolutionary guard march during a parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88), in Tehran September 22, 2011.

Trump administration certifies Iran compliant with nuclear deal

This was the latest signal that Trump, who campaigned against the deal and at times suggested he would scrap it, has as president adopted a more toned-down posture related to the Iranian regime.

A man holds up a sign as he and several thousand other protestors demonstrate during a rally opposing the nuclear deal with Iran in Times Square

Iran says missile test 'not a message' to Trump

A spokesman from the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that the country's most recent missile launch was not meant as a message to the Trump administration.

Iran's national flags are seen on a square in Tehran, Iran.

Iran tests missile systems, defying US sanctions

The aim of the military exercise in Semnan province was to "showcase the power of Iran's revolution and to dismiss the sanctions."

A ballistic missile is launched and tested in an undisclosed location, Iran, March 9, 2016.