Nournews: Although Trump's recent statements on Iran may outwardly suggest some flexibility, in practice, they confirm that there has been no shift in Washington’s overarching strategy. While he has reiterated the "necessity of a new agreement," the latest executive order from the White House outlines intensified economic and security pressures against Iran, including restrictions on oil sales and the activation of the "snapback" mechanism. These actions make it evident that the maximum pressure campaign is still in full force. However, by altering its rhetoric, the White House seeks to send mixed signals to both domestic and international audiences. It is worth noting that the U.S. withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has rendered the snapback mechanism inapplicable to Washington.
Repeated Accusations: A Tool for Justifying Pressure
In line with previous policies, Trump has once again accused Iran of "supporting terrorism" and used this claim as a primary justification for renewed pressures. However, numerous reports, including official documents exposing the U.S. role in creating and arming groups such as ISIS and the MEK, suggest that Washington itself is one of the main supporters of terrorism in the region. Iran has consistently pointed out this contradiction, arguing that the White House uses the terrorism label as a cover for its interventionist policies. In this context, the U.S.’s continued repetition of such accusations in official documents reflects not a new policy, but rather a continuation of past propaganda strategies.
The Negotiation Strategy: A Tool for Perceptual Warfare
Trump has once again declared his willingness to negotiate with Iran, but past negotiations have demonstrated that the primary U.S. objective is to extract one-sided concessions while increasing pressure on Iran. As part of this approach, the White House has employed perceptual warfare tactics, attempting to create an internal divide within Iran through the false dichotomy of "negotiation vs. non-negotiation." Iranian officials have repeatedly emphasized that Iran has never abandoned the negotiating table; instead, it is the Western parties—including the U.S. and Europe—who have undermined the credibility of negotiations by violating their commitments. While Washington continues to escalate economic and security pressures on Iran, its pseudo-diplomatic efforts should be seen merely as a tactical shift in its pressure campaign, rather than a genuine change in policy.
Unwavering Support for Israel: A Policy Beyond Administrations
The U.S. approach toward Palestine, particularly under the Trump administration, has reached a point where even some of Washington’s traditional allies have distanced themselves from it. Unconditional support for Israel—including backing policies such as the forced displacement of Palestinians—has faced backlash not only from the Islamic world but also from global public opinion. In his latest remarks, Trump once again reaffirmed his unwavering support for Tel Aviv, asserting that this policy is non-negotiable. This stance highlights that regardless of changes in U.S. administrations, support for Israel remains a fixed pillar of American foreign policy. At the same time, the intensification of these policies, aligned with Washington’s pressure campaign against Iran, reflects a coordinated effort to shape regional developments.
Iran’s Nuclear Program: A Constant Target of Western Pressure
Despite Iran’s repeated affirmations of the peaceful nature of its nuclear program and its extensive cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the U.S. continues to use this issue as a central point of pressure. Trump’s latest statements once again accuse Iran of "seeking nuclear weapons," despite the clear fatwa issued by Iran’s Supreme Leader prohibiting any non-peaceful use of nuclear energy. Nevertheless, Washington persists in exploiting this issue to undermine Iran’s scientific and technological capabilities. Meanwhile, Tehran, while adhering to international treaties, has consistently emphasized its legal right to nuclear technology and has refused to allow this matter to be used as a pretext for illegitimate pressure.
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