ALBAWABA - In a move that is generally seen as a planned shift toward legal, economic, and geopolitical pressure rather than a proclamation of peace, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the end of the conflict with Iran.
According to observers, Trump's declaration that the war against Iran has "ended" has far-reaching repercussions. The announcement seems to reframe the essence of the issue rather than signify a complete resolution.
According to experts, the action represents a shift in the battlefield from open fighting to strategic and political areas, from direct military confrontation to indirect pressure techniques.
The declaration was made at a time when American lawmakers were putting increasing pressure on the president to use his war powers. Declaring the war finished, according to analysts, enables Trump to avoid legal difficulties associated with extended military commitment.
The government may maintain military readiness without further congressional approval by presenting the situation as one of "deterrence and stability" rather than actual war.
According to strategic experts, the action is a component of a larger strategy that combines increased economic pressure on Iran with military de-escalation. Instead of using direct force, this "silent siege" tactic seeks to gradually undermine Iran's internal systems.
In this regard, a military conclusion to the conflict would signal the start of a protracted economic conflict intended to gradually weaken Iran's capabilities.
In order to preserve leverage, analysts predict that Iran would refrain from making quick concessions and instead rely on strategic escalation in other areas. Tehran might try to show that the U.S. announcement only modifies the type of conflict rather than the fundamental balance of power.
This strategy can involve applying additional pressure on Washington to engage in discussions on more advantageous terms on strategic or regional fronts.
Experts caution that swift and noticeable changes in Iran's behavior are necessary for Trump's policy to succeed, but this is far from certain. The confrontation may be prolonged in non-military ways due to Iran's regional influence and capacity to withstand pressure.
There are worries that instead of physical battle, the conflict may turn into a protracted war of attrition focused on geopolitical power and economic systems.
The confrontation between the United States and Iran is about to approach a new stage that resembles a strategic endgame with little leeway. Tehran seems ready to withstand and balance the pressure as Washington tries to turn military disengagement into diplomatic and economic advantages.
Despite the proclamation, the conclusion of military operations does not always imply peace; rather, it may signify the beginning of a more complicated and protracted battle.
