Trump's Bluster and Iran's Calculated Risk The cat and mouse game between the US and Iran has reached a fever pitch, with President Donald Trump warning of a "hard" response to an alleged Iranian missile attack on American bases in Jordan.
Beneath the bluster and bravado lies a more complex calculation – one that reveals just how precarious the situation is for all parties involved.
The attack itself was allegedly thwarted by US Central Command's swift response, with all incoming missiles intercepted before they could cause any damage.