Trump Trapped in Persian Gulf: Is a Secret 'Backdoor Deal' with Iran Underway?

• Donald Trump's 'maximum pressure' policy on Iran has led to a critical crossroads in the Middle East.
• Speculation is rife about a potential 'backdoor deal' with Iran to de-escalate the conflict and stabilize oil prices.
• Trump's options include coercive agreement, supporting an internal coup in Iran, or a surprising backdoor nuclear deal.
• Oman, Turkey, and Qatar are reportedly acting as key mediators in the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
• The Strait of Hormuz crisis and rising oil prices are putting immense pressure on Trump's administration.