Trump: The attack on Iran is ongoing, and the Venezuela scenario is possible
In a new escalation of the American position towards Tehran, US President Donald Trump stated that the attack on Iran could last for up to 5 weeks, indicating that the current strategy could lead to results similar to what happened in Venezuela, which he considers the ideal scenario for changing the political landscape in Tehran.
Details of the attack on Iran and the Venezuela scenario
The New York Times quoted President Trump as saying that the United States has multiple options for dealing with the Iranian issue. Trump explained that he has "three very good options" regarding the future leadership in Iran, hinting at the possibility of a power transition there similar to the Venezuelan model, where the country experienced immense political and economic pressures that led to sharp internal divisions.
The US president expressed his openness to the idea of lifting the harsh economic sanctions imposed on Tehran, but on the condition that there is a new leadership that is pragmatic and realistic in dealing with the international community, leaving it to the Iranian people to take the decisive step of overthrowing the current government if they want to improve their living and economic conditions.
Calls for the surrender of weapons and military capabilities
In discussing a potential attack on Iran, Trump issued an unprecedented and direct call for the Iranian military and Revolutionary Guard Corps to surrender their weapons. He showcased his country's military might as a tool of pressure and intimidation, stating, "We hope the Iranian military and Revolutionary Guard Corps will surrender their weapons. We have plenty of missiles, troops, and bombs to support our attack on Iran." This statement reflects Washington's desire to neutralize Iran's military capabilities as part of any future settlement or potential conflict.
Background to the tension and economic sanctions
These statements come within a long history of tension between Washington and Tehran, which has escalated since the United States withdrew from the nuclear agreement and reimposed crippling economic sanctions as part of its "maximum pressure" campaign. This strategy aims to cut off the Iranian regime's funding sources and diminish its regional influence. Observers believe that the comparison to Venezuela suggests a US desire to cripple the Iranian economy to such an extent that internal institutions, including the military, might abandon the ruling regime.
Potential regional and international repercussions
Talk of a prolonged attack on Iran and the threat of overwhelming military force carries serious implications at both the regional and international levels. Regionally, these threats raise concerns among neighboring countries about the outbreak of open conflict that could jeopardize maritime security in the Arabian Gulf and global energy supplies. Internationally, the global community is cautiously monitoring these developments, with European and Asian powers striving to avoid a full-scale military confrontation that could have disastrous consequences for the global economy and geopolitical stability in the Middle East.
