We first looked at posting this on the Politics Board, then on the Military Board, then The Iran Board, and then On further thought - after writing out much of this post, We decided to settle on the Politics Board (Discuss politics, government policies and candidates). This is about so much more than just what it may present itself as on first look.
We in the American public, as well as those all over the world are stuck with a US vs Iran Dilemma: Who to believe. Who has more credibility? It's pathetic that we come to this, but back in 2016 Jeb Bush warned us all: "Chaos Candidate...Chaos President" - truer words were never spoken.
The latest issue (one in a long list) is this
Which is it? The Trump administration has lost all credibility with the US public and with the public and Leaders around the world -- mostly allies. This Bull-in-a-China-Shop routine has damaged relations that will take a few presidencies to repair -- if possible. Things will never be the same. No going back.
We've reached a point where the US looks like the Baghdad Bob of International Relations. Thank you Donald J. Trump.
We can't even imitate former President Ronald Reagan, when he said "Trust, but verify" (
doveryai, no proveryai - Russian proverb). There is little to no trust when dealing with the Trump administration.