Trump is folding on Iran as war goals still unmet and regime remains intact

 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/r1w3c8yjbl

When it comes to the Iranian regime, the very fact that it remains in power constitutes a victory; Even if Trump did not intend to retreat, from the moment he entered the negotiations track, Iran found itself exactly where it wants to be 

We have had enough Chamberlains, Donald Trump himself said, mocking Europe’s weak leaders as he did what appeared to be the right thing. Contrary to claims, it was not Israel that persuaded Trump to take on the mission of defeating the head of the axis of evil in the Middle East. It was a decision made by the U.S. president himself. In almost every sense, he is not in Israel’s pocket — and in almost every sense, Israel is in his. Even on the issue of a ceasefire, Israel will do exactly what Trump dictates.

It may be a deception. It may be that Trump needs a few more days to prepare. It may be that he heeded Iranian threats to strike energy facilities across the Gulf and was forced to find a way to ease their concerns about devastation. But there is a fear that once again it will prove true: Iran never wins wars, but it never loses negotiations. It sought to shift the arena — and perhaps it has succeeded. So even if Trump did not intend to retreat, the moment he entered a negotiation track, Iran found itself exactly where it wanted to be.