From Soleimani to Khamenei to Turkey: The war may end. Iran’s threat to Trump may not

The United States and Iran have a complex relationship, marked by a personal dimension involving President Donald Trump. The enmity between the two nations may prove difficult to extinguish, as demonstrated by an extraordinary incident during last month's NATO summit. When Trump was allegedly threatened by Iran, he was secretly transferred out of Turkey aboard a military aircraft. This secret transfer highlighted the Secret Service and military's concern over the danger.

Despite the apparent defeat of Iran's military capabilities, Iran remains capable of posing a serious threat to American interests and individual officials. This is due to Iran's development of missiles, intelligence networks, and relationships with armed groups. Even if an agreement ends the formal conflict, the personal confrontation between Trump and Iran may be harder to settle. Iran's desire for revenge and ability to pursue it through various means could persist, making the war after the war a complicated issue.