The New York Times Attacks Trump: Iran Deal Exposes Failure of the War and Disrupts Washington’s Calculations
The American newspaper describes the agreement as one of Washington’s biggest foreign policy failures, stressing that the greatest mistake was going to war in the first place
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The New York Times mocked repeated statements by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the framework agreement signed with Iran, which he describes as an “unconditional surrender” by Tehran, arguing that the facts point to a completely different outcome.
In an analysis, the newspaper said that the agreement signed by Trump himself cannot be described as an American victory, but rather appears closer to a “conditional surrender” by the United States, referring to the scale of concessions included in the deal compared to the objectives Washington announced at the start of the confrontation.
It added that what Trump promotes as a “great victory” could turn into one of the most significant strategic failures in U.S. foreign policy in recent decades, noting that criticism from the president’s opponents and even prominent figures within his Republican Party is based on concrete data and early indicators regarding the agreement’s outcomes.
Escalating Criticism of the Agreement
The newspaper pointed out that an initial reading of the agreement’s provisions reveals a clear decline in the United States’ ability to achieve its strategic goals in the region, arguing that the deal granted Iran important political and geopolitical gains that were difficult to imagine before the war began.
It noted that one of the most significant potential consequences of the agreement is the strengthening of Iranian influence over the Strait of Hormuz, which could allow Tehran a greater role in managing maritime traffic and imposing fees on passing ships in the coming period.
The War Was the Biggest Mistake
In conclusion, the newspaper emphasized that the debate surrounding the details of the agreement overlooks the central issue: the decision to enter the war itself. It argued that the fundamental mistake made by the Trump administration was not how the conflict was concluded, but the decision to engage in it from the outset, along with the resulting political and strategic losses for the United States.
It added that the repercussions of both the war and the subsequent agreement will remain a major subject of debate within American political circles in the coming period, amid growing questions about the effectiveness of Washington’s choices in dealing with Iran.
