The Long-Term Success of The United States' Strategy In The Middle East
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A Deal With Long-Term Benefits? - While the proposed Memorandum of Understanding appears weaker than the JCPOA in the short term, its long-term consequences may be more favourable for the United States. If finalised, the agreement could provide Washington with strategic advantages beyond the nuclear issue. The wider geopolitical implications may ultimately prove more significant than the details of the deal itself. Strengthening The Dollar - A reported element of the agreement would see Iran resume selling crude oil in U.S. Dollars rather than alternative currencies such as the Chinese Yuan. This would weaken China’s influence over Iranian energy trade while reinforcing the international role of the U.S. Dollar. It also aligns with Trump’s broader strategy of reducing Chinese influence across global supply chains and finance. A More Complicated Middle East - Although reduced Iranian influence could support U.S. objectives, the wider region remains deeply fragmented. Saudi Arabia co
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