Why Trump Can't Stand Still: The Iran War He Doesn't Know How to End

Iran War, U.S.–Iran Nuclear Talks, Trump Troop Drawdown, Oil Prices & NATO Tensions Explained Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer break down the latest developments in the Iran war, U.S.–Iran nuclear talks, rising oil and gas prices, and President Trump’s potential troop drawdown in Germany and across Europe amid growing tensions with NATO allies. They explain why a negotiated settlement may be the only way out and why the war itself may have made a durable deal harder to reach. The conversation also examines U.S. leverage over Iran, escalation risks in the Strait of Hormuz, and how markets are shaping political decisions. - U.S.–Iran deal framework and nuclear negotiations - Oil prices, gas prices, and market pressure on Trump - Risk of escalation and attacks on U.S. forces - UAE leaving OPEC and Saudi-UAE tensions - Trump troop drawdown and the future of NATO - A deep dive into U.S. foreign policy, the Iran conflict, global energy markets, and shifting military strategy in Europe and the Middle East. New episodes drop weekly — follow The Long Game on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/1850526014 Follow The Long Game on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podlonggame TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podlonggame #Iran #USIran #Trump #NATO #OilPrices #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy #MiddleEast #China #russia 0:00: Preview: Trump, Iran, and Europe 1:06: Welcome and Episode Overview 3:30: Diplomatic Shower Problems 6:11: The Latest State of Play in the Iran War 9:29: Reports of a Possible U.S.–Iran Deal 13:55: Does the U.S. Have Leverage Over Iran? 28:32: Oil Prices, Markets, and Escalation Risks 36:35: UAE Leaves OPEC and Gulf Power Shifts 44:58: Trump’s Europe Troop Drawdown and NATO Debate 1:03:22: Recommendations and What’s Next: Trump-Xi Summit