The Standoff With Iran

<p>The Trump administration has been debating a military strike against Iran as tensions with the country escalate. Here’s how we got to this point. Guest: Mark Landler, who covers the White House for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/thedaily" target="_blank">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. </p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>President Trump approved military strikes against Iran in retaliation for downing an American drone, but<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/20/world/middleeast/iran-us-drone.html?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank"> abruptly called them off on Thursday night</a>.</li><li>Mr. Trump has veered between bellicose threats against America’s enemies and promises to get the United States out of foreign wars.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/20/us/politics/trump-iran.html?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank"> He may soon have to choose</a>. </li><li>The United States and Iran, two longtime adversaries, are once again hurtling toward potential crisis.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/14/us/politics/us-iran.html?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank"> That course was set a year ago</a>.</li></ul>