Why is Iran developing missiles and bolstering regional proxies?
With the Trump administration escalating tensions once again with its snapback scheme, it’s worth trying to figure out just what Tehran wants.
Jalil Bayat holds a PhD in International Relations from Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran. He is a permanent member of the Iranian Political Science Association. He was visiting researcher at the Scientific Research and Middle East Strategic Studies Center (2015-2018).
With the Trump administration escalating tensions once again with its snapback scheme, it’s worth trying to figure out just what Tehran wants.
The seizure of its tankers is not something Iran would remain silent about, especially with the newly elected hardliner parliament, which has placed moderates like Rouhani and Zarif in their weakest position in seven years.
Donald Trump withdrew from the multilateral nuclear deal with Iran, known as the JCPOA, in May 2018, and reinstated sanctions against the country.
It’s probably a long shot but the U.N. General Assembly could invoke what’s called the “Uniting for peace” resolution to de-escalate tensions.