Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s negotiating tactic with Iran – alternating between escalation threats and claims of imminent deals – appears ineffective, according to analyses of his past approach. Trump previously presented this unpredictable pattern as a deliberate strategy to secure favorable outcomes. However, observers suggest this “zig-zag course” reveals a lack of a coherent, long-term plan regarding Iran. The cycle of threats followed by purported near-agreements ultimately failed to produce lasting results or a stable diplomatic framework. Critics argue the approach created instability and undermined trust in negotiations. This assessment highlights concerns about the viability of similar tactics in future interactions with Iran.