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Bamo NouriThe Conversation |
For decades, the US has been unequivocal in its support for Israel.
Both sides are claiming success, but it may be Tehran that benefits more from the deal.
Donald Trump’s revival of a ‘roadmap’ to peace dismissed by Iran in 2025 suggests he is looking for a way out of an increasingly unwinnable war.
Whether framed as liberal, neocon or realist, US foreign policy has always been about sustaining American dominance.
It appeared that diplomacy was working, but the strikes by the US and Israel now risk destroying any chance of a peaceful resolution of this crisis.
Diplomacy remains the most preferable option both for Iran and the US as tensions between the two countries rise.
Despite the bellicose rhetoric, Washington must realise the folly of another protracted conflict in the Middle East.
Donald Trump’s best option in Iran may be to show restraint.
The vote revealed the depth of Iraq’s political fatigue and the power of dependency politics.
Both Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu talked of regime change in Iran. Instead they may have left the Islamic Republic stronger.
Iraq’s semi-autonomous north is grappling with a severe economic crisis, with many residents forced into massive personal debt.