The article reflects on the remarks made by Aaron David Miller, a Middle East expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, highlighting President Donald Trump's precarious situation regarding Iran. According to Miller, Trump's failure to secure meaningful concessions from Iran has boxed him into a corner, where he risks being pulled into a war he does not want. Despite increasing military pressure on Iran, the anticipated responses from the Iranian leadership have been disappointing, leaving Trump bewildered about their lack of negotiations or surrender offers.

Further complicating the matter, Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, echoed these sentiments, questioning why Iran has not submitted to pressure despite extensive U.S. naval deployments. The article suggests that even if a military attack on Iran were to be initiated, it is unlikely to lead to the regime's collapse, which is something that Trump and hardline Republicans hope for. Israel's intelligence assessments indicate that the U.S. military would be limited in its capacity to conduct either sustained intense airstrikes or prolonged operations against Iran.

Moreover, any military engagement could come with dire consequences, including potential casualties among U.S. forces stationed in allied bases in the Middle East, as warned by U.S. military officials. The implications of such an engagement risk extending the conflict further, complicating Trump's position not only with foreign relations but also with domestic supporters who are wary of entering another war.