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Iran Conflict Exposes Trump Administration’s Vulnerability: Expert Assessment

A leading analyst at the Doha Institute for Graduate studies, Mohamad Elmasry, has highlighted the Trump administration’s faltering position in the Iran conflict, underscoring the regime’s resilience and strategic advantages.

Elmasry pointed out that despite a six-week period of intense bombardment, the US failed to achieve its objectives, leaving the Iranian regime and its proxy network intact. Furthermore, Iran retained its arsenal of missiles and drones, with approximately half of its launchers poised to engage in combat for several more months if necessary.

A significant turning point in the conflict, Elmasry noted, was Iran’s acquisition of control over the Strait of Hormuz. This development has had far-reaching consequences for the Trump administration, resulting in a catastrophic situation that has been deemed a political and economic disaster.

While acknowledging that Iran holds some leverage in upcoming negotiations with the US, Elmasry expressed skepticism about the likelihood of Iran securing all 10 of its demands. However, he suggested that four of these points, which are primarily economic in nature, may be more feasible for the US to accept.

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