Is the US-Iran war really over, or is it just a temporary pause? Why did Trump change his decision a few hours after threatening attack? Will the weekend peace deal change the picture of the Middle East? What is the big secret hidden behind the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear promise?
Washington DC: The world has finally heaved a sigh of relief over the pile of gunpowder that had been burning in the sea of West Asia for months, but behind this relief lies a suspense which has surprised diplomats all over the world. US President Donald Trump has suddenly made an announcement that has completely turned the tables on the countries standing on the brink of war. Is this really the beginning of lasting peace or part of a larger strategic agreement?
Threat of occupation of Kharg Island and sudden U-turn
On Thursday morning, the world had seen the ferocious form of President Trump, due to which the sounds of the Third World War started being heard. Trump had openly threatened to capture Kharg Island, Iran’s largest oil export hub, and launch a “very strong” military attack on Iran. After this statement, the stock markets of the whole world including the Gulf countries had crashed and it seemed that missiles would start raining at any time.
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“Attack cancelled, talks started” – What happened behind the scenes?
But, just a few hours later, the news that came from the Oval Office surprised everyone. Trump suddenly ordered the cancellation of his planned military attacks. He claimed that a historic deal to end the war with Iran is almost complete. America, which was writing the script of its victory on a pile of debris till the morning, started talking about ceasefire and peace by the afternoon. After all, what happened in the closed rooms within these few hours, which changed the course of the Great War?
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‘Secret weekend deal’ in Europe: Has Iran bowed down?
Speaking mysteriously to reporters in the Oval Office, Donald Trump revealed that the “final terms” of the mega deal have been approved. He said: “The stock market has liked this deal very much and it is going to be signed very soon. It is expected that there will be a grand signing ceremony in Europe this weekend, which may be attended by Vice President JD Vance from the US side.”
“Claim to leave nuclear programme” – the biggest turning point?
Trump also claimed that under this agreement, Iran has promised to forever abandon all its efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. In exchange, the world’s most sensitive sea route, the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed for weeks, will be reopened. To materialize this conversation, Trump has had long discussions on phone with many senior leaders of the Middle East including Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Pakistan.
Pretense of peace or the dreadful truth behind the blockade?
Even though the US President is celebrating this possible deal in political rallies in Georgia by calling it a huge success, the other side of this whole story is very scary. The official statement from Iran’s Foreign Ministry raises a big question mark on this so-called peace. Tehran (Iran) has made it clear that the final decision on the peace agreement has not been fully decided yet and they are fully alert.
The eyes of the world are now on the weekend
The biggest suspense is that despite Trump’s claims, the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz still continues as it is. Iran’s anger is at its peak after the death of three Indian sailors in the recent US attack on a commercial ship off the coast of Oman. Now the question arises whether this is just an election stunt and ploy by the US President, or has Iran really surrendered? If this deal is not finalized in Europe this weekend, will an even worse disaster be seen in West Asia? The eyes of the whole world are now fixed on this weekend.