Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion NYT | Top Stories Michael Crowley and Eric Schmitt 29 May 2026 at 08:18 President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy. © Doug Mills/The New York TimesPresident Trump’s shifts reflect a political tug of war between hawkish supporters urging him to hit Iran harder and noninterventionists urging him to make a quick deal.