Former Defense secretary says Iran ‘emboldened’ by conflict, ignoring Trump threats

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper highlighted that Iran is becoming more emboldened due to the ongoing regional conflict and President Trump's inconsistent threats against Tehran. Despite Trump's warnings of large-scale attacks, Iran has not reacted significantly, instead adopting strategic positions. This suggests that Iran views these threats as empty or less credible, complicating efforts to manage tensions in the Middle East. The situation underscores the challenges in enforcing foreign policy through aggressive rhetoric alone.