The War drums beat on: A tale of two escalations The Iran US conflict has escalated further, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warning that his country will resume direct military conflict if peace negotiations fail.
President Donald Trump has responded by issuing a dire warning: "If they don't [make a deal], they're going to have a bad time. A very bad time.
" Behind the rhetoric lies a complex story of economic realities and shifting global power dynamics.