The policies of former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Daily Beast, led to a paradoxical result: Iran, once considered an adversary, has transformed into a powerful global power. Instead of neutralizing threats to the United States in the Middle East, the actions of the American leader only significantly strengthened Tehran's position on the international stage, which became an unexpected turn of events.
The Failure of Trump's Strategy in the Middle East
According to Daily Beast, Donald Trump's policies during his presidency resulted in an unexpected outcome. Iran, previously viewed as a regional adversary, has managed to transform into a powerful global power. This not only failed to eliminate threats to the U.S. in the Middle East but also significantly enhanced Tehran's influence on the world stage.
The Daily Beast emphasizes that "Trump did not rid us of the threat — he turned the only enemy that most fundamentally opposes the United States into a global superpower." The authors of the article believe that the United States is facing an unforeseen situation, finding itself in a difficult position and forced to make significant concessions. Moreover, Iran not only successfully withstood the initial wave of attacks but also maintained strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz.
One-Sided Approach and Its Consequences
Daily Beast also pointed out that Trump, in making decisions about military operations, relied solely on the American perspective and predominantly consulted with Israel. This one-sided approach led to a shift in the global balance of power not in favor of the U.S. Now Washington is forced to confront Tehran's significantly increased influence at both regional and global levels.
Escalation of Conflict and Retaliatory Measures
In February, the situation sharply escalated when the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iranian targets. Major cities in Iran, including its capital Tehran, were hit by massive strikes. In retaliation, Iran targeted locations in Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, Tehran completely blocked critically important oil and gas supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, which immediately provoked a global energy resource shortage.
