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Trump reshapes Middle East by boxing in Iran, facilitating peace between Israel and neighbors

Progress in the Middle East

- President Trump has significantly reshaped the Middle East since taking office for his second term.

- Key focus on curbing Iran’s nuclear program and promoting peace between Israel and neighboring countries.

- The region faced heightened tensions with wars involving Israel and Iranian-backed groups at the time of Trump’s return to office.

U. S. Policy Shift

- Trump promised to alter U. S. policy towards Iran, aiming to:

- Undermine Iran’s influence in regional conflicts.

- Halt Iran’s nuclear weapons program.

- Reestablish peace initiatives from his first term.

- Goals were to achieve these without costly military involvement.

Concerns Over Nuclear Weapons

- Iran’s nuclear program has been a long-standing issue for U. S. administrations, especially concerning its hostility towards America.

- Trump’s administration viewed a nuclear-capable Iran as a "bright red line. "

- Iran has historically positioned itself against the U. S. , notably with the 1979 hostage crisis and attacks on U. S. military personnel.

Maximum Pressure Strategy

- Trump’s administration directed "maximum pressure" on Iran to hinder its nuclear developments and funding for proxy groups.

- Recent U. S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites followed unsuccessful negotiations with the Iranian regime.

Assessment of Strikes

- Israeli and U. S. intelligence indicate significant damage to Iran’s nuclear program.

- Uncertainty remains on how quickly Iran could rebuild its capabilities.

- Strikes demonstrated the U. S. and Israel’s capability to target Iranian interests effectively.

Decline of Iranian Proxies

- Trump and Israel have weakened Iran’s influence by targeting its regional proxies, such as Hezbollah and Hamas.

- Increased tensions forced Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen into a ceasefire agreement after U. S. military action.

- Improvements in commercial traffic across strategic waterways were noted after these actions.

Normalization Agreements

- Several of Israel’s neighbors are in talks to normalize relations, influenced by the Abraham Accords.

- Discussions include Syria and Lebanon, both previously dominated by Iran-backed forces.

- Hezbollah's weakened state has allowed for political shifts in Lebanon, potentially leading to normalization with Israel.

Expansion of Abraham Accords

- Israeli officials aim to expand Abraham Accords to include more Arab nations.

- Priority placed on including Syria and Lebanon while maintaining Israel's security concerns.

- Efforts continue towards securing a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia, contingent on Palestinian statehood recognition.

Ongoing Conflict and Ceasefire Attempts

- Trump continues to prioritize resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, conversing with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

- A ceasefire agreement is under negotiation; approval from Hamas is pending.

- Trump emphasizes the urgency for Hamas to accept the deal to improve conditions in the Middle East, stating that the situation will worsen if left unresolved. 

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