The military approach has backfired, with Iran’s position only strengthened. But the door is still open to a deal The military approach has backfired, with Iran’s position only strengthened. But the door is still open to a deal D onald Trump was quick to declare victory over Iran, but this weekend’s negotiations suggest that Tehran has the upper hand. His war of choice has backfired. His military solution has emboldened rather than weakened Iran. Diplomacy is his only reasonable option. Trump