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US Iran Deal: In January 2020, Donald Trump had said something, which is in discussion again today. Trump had said that Iran might not win any war, but it would not be easy to defeat it in negotiations. After six years, the new agreement between America and Iran has again brought this statement into the headlines.
In fact, in the fierce war that lasted for months, America and Israel carried out thousands of air strikes on Iran, destroyed its military bases and killed many big leaders. At first glance it seemed that Iran had become completely weak. But after this, Iran made such a move that oil prices started skyrocketing, pressure on the world economy increased and ultimately America had to return to the negotiating table. Now the question is arising whether Iran won the talks despite suffering losses on the battlefield?
War started due to America-Israel attack
On February 28, America and Israel carried out about 900 coordinated air strikes on Iran. Many senior military commanders including the then supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed in these attacks. After the initial shock, the Iranian leadership regrouped itself and elected Khamenei’s son Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader.
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How did Iran create pressure?
It was difficult to compete with the military power of America and Israel, so Iran adopted a different strategy. Along with Israel, it carried out drone attacks on countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. Its purpose was to increase regional and economic pressure. In March, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, affecting about a fifth of global energy supplies. Brent crude, which was at $73 per barrel before the war, reached above $126 per barrel in April. The rise in prices of fuel and essential commodities affected consumers around the world.
America claims, but questions remain
America says that it conducted more than 13 thousand air strikes, targeted more than 50 Iranian military bases and destroyed more than 300 ballistic missile launchers. Apart from this, 155 Iranian naval ships and patrol boats were also sunk. However, many experts believe that the survival of the Iranian regime and its retaliatory capabilities show that the US and Israel did not achieve a decisive military victory.
Pressure for compromise increases on Trump
As the war dragged on, dissatisfaction with it began to increase within America and its allies. The pressure to open the Strait of Hormuz also increased. In such a situation, the Trump administration started looking for a way to reach an agreement with Tehran. Ultimately a memorandum of understanding was signed between the two countries in Versailles, France.
Who wins in the agreement?
Trump’s main goal was to stop Iran’s nuclear program, but the final framework is yet to be decided after 60 days. On the other hand, Iran has received big benefits like relief in sanctions, $300 billion fund for reconstruction and ceasefire in Lebanon. According to analysts, the biggest strategic victory is regarding the Strait of Hormuz. According to the agreement, Iran will allow ships to pass without duty for 60 days, but the possibility of imposing duty after this could become a big source of revenue for it in the future.