US fails to develop effective Iran strategy: Report
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- Global media criticize US failure to craft a coherent strategy on Iran amid rising regional tensions.
- Western reporting shows bias toward 'Israel', while unilateral actions in the West Bank and Gaza escalate instability.
International media on Monday highlighted what they describe as a web of unresolved crises, with the United States’ approach to Iran at the center. Observers point to sharp contradictions in Washington’s policies and the broader regional fallout.
US-Iran tensions escalate
The Hill noted that the US has struggled for five decades to develop a successful strategy toward Tehran. The unilateral withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal entrenched dynamics that the Trump administration now seeks to reverse.
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Despite official statements opposing war, both Washington and Tehran are moving toward confrontation due to diplomatic failures, analysts say. The US president reportedly does not seek conflict but is preparing for it under mounting pressure, while Iran also seeks to avoid war but faces similar strategic constraints.
Western media bias
The Guardian reported that violence in Gaza continues despite an official ceasefire, with 'Israeli' forces carrying out strikes citing alleged breaches by Hamas. The newspaper criticized unilateral 'Israeli' actions in the territory, including noncompliance with agreed withdrawal lines.
Political analyst Said Erekat highlighted a pervasive US media bias, asserting that approximately 80 percent of coverage aligns with the 'Israeli' narrative. Coverage of Gaza’s humanitarian situation has diminished since the ceasefire, with reporting largely focusing on political implications for the Trump administration rather than conditions on the ground.
Unilateral Israeli actions in the West Bank
The Jerusalem Post observed that Israel’s recent land registration measures in the West Bank, following a meeting between 'Benjamin Netanyahu' and Trump, signal confidence that the US president will not intervene. The paper called the move “historic,” though it has drawn international criticism and could reshape regional dynamics.
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Strains in US-Europe relations
Politico reported growing European concern over US policy, noting a breakdown of long-standing trust between Washington and NATO allies. European governments face divisions over how to respond, compounded by the rise of right-wing parties and inconsistent US messaging, making consensus increasingly difficult.
The global media coverage underscores a complex environment where US policy missteps, unilateral actions by 'Israel', and biased reporting intensify regional tensions and challenge transatlantic relations.
