TEHRAN – To escalate tensions against Iran and put excessive pressure on Iran, US President Donald J. Trump signed the President of National Security Memorandum (NSPM) on Tuesday.
The timing of the signature was revealed, with Israeli convicted war detective Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visiting Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
The memorandum’s aggressive stance is full of unproven allegations and aims to cripple Iran’s sovereignty under the guise of countering nuclear ambitions and regional influences.
NSPM argues that Iran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles and conveniently ignore Iran’s continued efforts and claims related to peaceful nuclear energy and civilian satellite development .
Furthermore, it seeks to undermine the resistance axis associated with Iran, and presents a distorted story that ignores the many destructive actions and atrocities committed by the US, the Israeli regime, and the allies that are the actual catalysts of resistance. That’s what I mean.
NSPM reveals its true intentions by directing the Treasury Secretary to impose the greatest economic pressure. It is to engage in an economic war against the Iranian people and the private sector.
The memorandum also calls for sanctions and enforcement mechanisms against those allegedly violating existing sanctions, expanding its scope to the shipping, insurance and port sectors.
This economic tension strategy is a blatant attempt to weaken Iran’s economy and undermine its resilience.
NSPM targets Iran’s key oil exports with a clear goal of “driving Iran’s oil exports to zero,” which countless Iranian citizens rely on the oil industry for revenue. It threatens the livelihood.
It also provides for amendments or cancellations of sanctions exemptions, providing Iran with any form of economic or financial relief, including those related to Iran’s Chabahar port project.
This could be straining US-India relations, given India’s commitment to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in the initiative.
NSPM’s comprehensive strategy to suffocate Iran’s economic lifeline is further clarified with an emphasis on Iran’s global isolation.
The positive policy of the memorandum extends to its neighbours, particularly its connections with Iran with Iraq and the Persian Gulf countries.
Iran’s civil nuclear program claims that Iran presents “existential threats to the United States and the civilized world” while ignoring its compliance with international treaties and cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Furthermore, the memorandum states that Ayatollah Seiyed Ali Khamenei, a founding member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), signed in 1968 and leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, bans all weapons of mass destruction. They overlook the fact that they declared the order.
Furthermore, Iran signed a Joint Comprehensive Action Plan (JCPOA) in 2015, establishing the most rigorous testing system in IAEA history.
This shows Iran’s continued commitment to peace that remains in place even after Trump withdrew from the deal in 2018.
Contradiction after contradiction
During the signing of the memorandum, Trump expressed mixed feelings about the document, acknowledging the severe impact it had on Iran. “I’ve been torn apart (signed),” he admitted. “It’s very difficult for Iran. That’s something we had before (my first semester).”
“So I’m signing this. I’m unhappy with doing it. I hope it has to be used in a totally wonderful way,” he added.
The US President emphasized, “It’s very easy with me, Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.”
Despite his harsh stance, Trump has shown a clear willingness to negotiate with Iran.
“We will see if we can arrange a deal with Iran or redo it,” he said.
When asked if he would have a conversation with his Iranian counterpart, he asserted, “I would.” He added, “I’ll reach out. I don’t care if I’ll reach out or if they’ll reach out.”
At a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump reiterated his commitment to impose harsh sanctions.
“We will once again implement the most aggressive possible sanctions and drive Iran’s oil exports to zero,” he declared.
He also repeated the controversial claim. “During my first semester, Iran couldn’t sell oil. They had no money. They were essentially broken.”
Despite his aggressive policies, Trump clearly expressed his desire for peaceful relations with Iran. “Iran wants to succeed in peace,” he said.
“I want to be able to make a lot with Iran.” After a bilateral meeting with Netanyahu, Trump rebutted reporters’ claims about Iran’s supposed weakness. “So you say Iran is very weak. They’re not weak. They’re very strong now,” he insisted.
In a post on Truth Society on Wednesday, Trump explained more about his stance.
The United States, which works in partnership with Israel, reports that it is trying to blow Iran to the blacksmith. I would prefer a verified nuclear peace agreement that will ensure Iran grows and thrives peacefully. You need to start working immediately. ”
Under the surface
President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about Iran often includes a tone of reconciliation, but new insights reveal the total contrast between his words and actions, reflecting the offensive policies of his first term I’m doing it.
Publicly, Trump has used a platform like true social to express his desire for success, saying, “I want to make Iran a great and successful country, but he can’t have nuclear weapons.” .
But beneath this veneer of diplomacy is a policy aimed at destroying Iran’s internal unity.
During the signing of the president’s memorandum, Trump carelessly revealed his strategy, saying, “They have a part of their leadership… Iran’s top ranks have many people who don’t want to have nuclear weapons. There’s.”
While diversity in opinions is natural, the statement suggests intentions to misuse and perhaps exacerbate the division within Iran.
This shows that Trump’s conditional involvement with Iran lacks integrity. How can a sovereign state engage in negotiations with parties that manipulate internal politics for its own interests?
This is consistent with the long-standing perspectives held by many experts on sanctions, and aims to not only make them policy tools but also to destabilize Iran from within and promote division under economic pressure. This is considered an act of economic war.
Important entrance
The important yet overlooked part of the memorandum refers to Iran’s 1979 revolution.
NSPM states, “for too long, all the way through 1979, to be precise…” and “since its founding as a revolutionary theocracy in 1979.”
These references are of great importance to Iranians, especially as the NSPM was signed at the 10-day dawn and signed to commemorate the revolution.
This timing underscores the continued incompetence of the United States, which is unable to accept Iran’s independence and the resilience of the Iranian people.
Despite Trump’s rhetoric, history shows that the United States cannot conquer Iran.
Since 1979, the United States has been engaged in a continuing campaign of economic attacks against Iran through various forms of sanctions ranging from Reagan to Biden.
This strategy is not inherent to Trump’s tenure, but has been a consistent feature of US-Iran relations for decades.
Despite enduring this long-term economic pressure, Iran has shown remarkable resilience.
Even Trump’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio admitted in a recent interview that “in five years, no one can sanction the US,” due to the multipolar rise and the weakening of the dollar.
The Iranian Revolution marked the end of Iran’s subordinatedness to the US interests to Western Asia.
NSPM says the phrase “Those days are over.” This is true, but American writers may not understand how to do that.
The US-backed Pahlavi dynasty has been a long-running period, and Iran’s determined independence serves as a point of national pride and strength, but the US cannot be freed from its obsession with imperial rule. .