War for the Occupation
President Donald Trump insists on tying his attack and his war against Iran to the motive of supporting the Israeli occupation, prioritizing its interests and emphasizing that his actions against Iran serve Israeli motives, even if they conflict with U.S. interests.
However, his actions against Iran didn't contradict U.S. aspirations to remain the world's most influential and powerful nation amid clashes with three key rivals: China, Russia and Europe. Despite varying degrees of friction with U.S. interests, these three powers all seek to shake off American influence, control, hegemony and unilateral global policies — a trend exacerbated by the narrow mindset that defines U.S. policy under Trump.
The U.S. stance on Iran has evolved through several phases:
1. The U.S. attack on Iran in June 2025.
2. The joint U.S.-Israeli military offensive against Iran from Feb. 28 to April 7, 2026.
3. The start of U.S.-Iran negotiations brokered by Pakistan following the halting of the war, which remain ongoing.
4. Despite U.S. military superiority and the heavy bombing and damage inflicted on Iran, it withstood the multifaceted U.S. air and sea assault.
5. Iran was not defeated. This is evidenced by the failure of the U.S. objective to topple the regime. The Iranian government survived despite the devastation and the assassinations of its political, military and security leaders. The U.S. also failed to impose its terms, and Iran refused to submit to them, explaining why the stumbling negotiations have yet to produce a final agreement.
6. Iran did not win, nor was it able to defeat the U.S. or secure its demands through negotiations.
Following its military attack on Iran, and the subsequent naval blockade battle triggered by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the United States was forced to rely on its political and negotiating leverage. The ongoing battle of negotiations reflects a military stalemate where neither side has gained the upper hand.
The U.S. was forced to accept a ceasefire for several reasons: First, rising oil prices drove up the cost of goods for Americans. The average, apolitical citizen only realized the country was at war when prices surged at the store. Second, the World Cup is set to begin in a few days. Third, the November congressional elections are approaching. The Republican Party and Trump will pay the price for the failure and shortcomings of the campaign against Iran.
Trump tied the ceasefire to what amounts to U.S. extortion of Arab states affected by the war. He demanded they first pay financial compensation to Iran for the damages it suffered, and second, normalize relations with the Israeli occupation under the premise of what is known as the Abraham Accords. By doing so, he linked the war and its motives to Israeli interests from start to finish.
Consequently, he disregarded Arab national interests, foremost among them the Palestinian issue and its legitimate, legal aspirations. Instead, he shifted the burden to them, claiming he waged this war to serve and protect the interests of certain Arab countries.
However, his actions against Iran didn't contradict U.S. aspirations to remain the world's most influential and powerful nation amid clashes with three key rivals: China, Russia and Europe. Despite varying degrees of friction with U.S. interests, these three powers all seek to shake off American influence, control, hegemony and unilateral global policies — a trend exacerbated by the narrow mindset that defines U.S. policy under Trump.
The U.S. stance on Iran has evolved through several phases:
1. The U.S. attack on Iran in June 2025.
2. The joint U.S.-Israeli military offensive against Iran from Feb. 28 to April 7, 2026.
3. The start of U.S.-Iran negotiations brokered by Pakistan following the halting of the war, which remain ongoing.
4. Despite U.S. military superiority and the heavy bombing and damage inflicted on Iran, it withstood the multifaceted U.S. air and sea assault.
5. Iran was not defeated. This is evidenced by the failure of the U.S. objective to topple the regime. The Iranian government survived despite the devastation and the assassinations of its political, military and security leaders. The U.S. also failed to impose its terms, and Iran refused to submit to them, explaining why the stumbling negotiations have yet to produce a final agreement.
6. Iran did not win, nor was it able to defeat the U.S. or secure its demands through negotiations.
Following its military attack on Iran, and the subsequent naval blockade battle triggered by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the United States was forced to rely on its political and negotiating leverage. The ongoing battle of negotiations reflects a military stalemate where neither side has gained the upper hand.
The U.S. was forced to accept a ceasefire for several reasons: First, rising oil prices drove up the cost of goods for Americans. The average, apolitical citizen only realized the country was at war when prices surged at the store. Second, the World Cup is set to begin in a few days. Third, the November congressional elections are approaching. The Republican Party and Trump will pay the price for the failure and shortcomings of the campaign against Iran.
Trump tied the ceasefire to what amounts to U.S. extortion of Arab states affected by the war. He demanded they first pay financial compensation to Iran for the damages it suffered, and second, normalize relations with the Israeli occupation under the premise of what is known as the Abraham Accords. By doing so, he linked the war and its motives to Israeli interests from start to finish.
Consequently, he disregarded Arab national interests, foremost among them the Palestinian issue and its legitimate, legal aspirations. Instead, he shifted the burden to them, claiming he waged this war to serve and protect the interests of certain Arab countries.
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