Will China Escalate? | Foreign Affairs
Despite Short-Term Stability, the Risk of Military Crisis Is Rising
Time is up from May 5 to May 19, 2025.
Why it matters: It isn't clear whether the two-month clock begins from the time the letter was delivered or from when negotiations start. But if Iran rejects Trump's outreach and doesn't negotiate, the chances of U.S. or Israeli military action against Iran's nuclear facilities would dramatically increase.