PNN – The British newspaper The Independent has introduced Iran as the winner of the war in its editorial.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network – The Independent newspaper wrote in its editorial today, Tuesday; Critics believe that after months of costly war, the United States has been forced to retreat without achieving its main goals and that Iran has been able to gain a superior strategic position.
The most important themes of this report are as follows:
“US Surrender” to Iran
Many critics have described the proposed agreement as a kind of US retreat rather than a diplomatic victory. The Trump administration has not achieved any of its stated goals, including fundamentally changing Iran’s behavior or completely eliminating Tehran’s deterrent, and is now signing a “surrender document.” Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton has also described the agreement as “Trump’s surrender document to the Iranian leader.”
Iran achieved its main goal
Almost all critics of the agreement emphasize one common point: the Iranian government is still standing after three months of war. Contrary to the initial expectations of Washington and Tel Aviv, neither a change of government occurred nor did the power structure in Tehran collapse. According to analysts, the survival of the Islamic Republic despite heavy attacks by the United States and Israel is considered Iran’s greatest strategic victory.
The Strait of Hormuz has become a tool of constant pressure for Tehran.
One of the most important criticisms is that the United States has failed to wrest control of the Strait of Hormuz from Iran. Critics say that Trump is presenting the reopening of the Strait as an achievement, while the original crisis was caused by a war that he himself started. Now the effectiveness of the Strait of Hormuz as a deterrent for Iran has been proven to the whole world.
Hardline Republicans Are Also Worried
Some Republican figures and staunch supporters of the war have also expressed skepticism about the agreement. Lindsey Graham has called for a close examination of the text of the agreement, and Mark Levin, an executive close to Trump, has asked why the text of the memorandum of understanding has not yet been released. Some conservatives warn that the new agreement may not be much different from the Obama-era nuclear agreement (JCPOA), an agreement that Trump has called a “disaster” for years.
Criticism of the lack of transparency about the details of the agreement
One of the most frequent criticisms is the secrecy of the text of the memorandum. Critics say it is still unclear exactly what commitments Iran has accepted and what concessions the United States has made in return. This ambiguity has caused even supporters of the war to doubt the real success of the agreement.
Iran still retains its leverage
According to many analysts, despite heavy military losses, Tehran still retains a significant portion of its missile, drone, and network of regional allies. There is also no definitive sign that Iran’s nuclear program has been completely destroyed. That’s why critics say the United States has paid a heavy price, but the main threats remain.
Israel unhappy with deal process
Reports indicate that the rift between Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu over how to end the war has deepened, with critics saying Israel expected the military pressure to continue until maximum goals were achieved, but now finds itself in a position where the US is seeking a quick exit from the crisis.
The economic costs of the war have become a political crisis for Trump.
As the war continues, US inflation has hit a three-year high and energy prices have soared. Polls show a majority of Americans are unhappy with the war and want it to end quickly, which is why many analysts believe that domestic pressure and concerns about the midterm elections have pushed Trump toward a deal.
Conclusion
Although the final text of the agreement has not yet been published and its details are unclear, the Western media and political atmosphere shows that the narrative of “American victory” has faced a serious challenge. From Democrats to some Republicans and conservative analysts, many believe that Washington, after spending heavy military, economic and political costs, has reached an agreement whose achievements are far less than the goals announced at the beginning of the war; an issue that has made the discussion of “Iran’s victory and America’s strategic failure” one of the main focuses of analysis these days.