How Iran's unyielding stance exposed President Trump's TACO pattern

TEHRAN - The ongoing conflict between Iran and the US has once again cast a spotlight on President Donald Trump’s distinct pattern of foreign policy, widely known as the TACO phenomenon—short for "Trump Always Chickens Out".

By Garsha Vazirian

Hoover’s ghost stalks Trump as US energy reserves hit 40-year lows

TEHRAN — Look at a terminal in New York and the numbers suggest peace. As of writing this, crude oil futures flicker comfortably in the $80 range. The digital ticker implies Washington has the Persian Gulf under control. The ticker is lying.