Iran seeking tough conditions to secure deterrence, Iraqi analyst says
Iraqi Political Thinking Center head Ihsan Al-Shammari says Iran is imposing strict terms to maintain economic and strategic leverage.
Iraqi political expert Ihsan Al-Shammari asserts that Iran is demanding stringent conditions to maintain its economic and strategic influence. In an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Al-Shammari indicated that Iran is seeking to impose tough conditions to secure control over the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to assert dominance and leverage against sanctions.
He emphasized that controlling the Strait of Hormuz is Iran's top priority, while Oman is advocating for a compromise to safeguard freedom of navigation and prevent Iran from exerting excessive control. Al-Shammari noted that Iran is pursuing new objectives and creating obstacles in negotiations, highlighting significant disagreements with regional nations and the United States.
He suggested that if there are reports of hardliners within Iran opposing an agreement, it would expose internal divisions within Iran's leadership. Al-Shammari pointed out that any deal permitting passage through the Strait of Hormuz would undermine Iran's ability to use this route as a potent pressure tactic.
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