While Donald Trump promised to steer the United States away from endless military conflicts, his dealings with Iran have shifted toward drawn-out diplomatic negotiations. Tehran’s long-established approach of extending talks without relinquishing key positions may pose an ironic challenge to the former president’s “no forever wars” pledge.

A new commentary likens Donald Trump’s approach to Venezuela to previous conflicts the United States has entered, so-called “forever wars.” Drawing on historical parallels, the author cautions that Trump’s ultimate goals in Venezuela may never be fully realized.