Analyst: Iran seeks to 'torpedo' Trump presidency

University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape, a national security analyst, has assessed the diplomatic impasse between the US and Iran. He stated that President Trump is seeking a 'third way' and a 'fig leaf' to declare victory and end the conflict, but Iran is refusing to provide one. Pape argues Iran's strategic goal is to 'torpedo Donald Trump's presidency' by denying him a clear political win, escalating the pressure on the administration as the War Powers Act deadline approaches.