Iran Bombing - Trump's Political Tool?
The relations between USA and Iran have been deteriorating for many decades now. It got worse when Donald Trump renounced the long-term deal of nuclear weapons in May 2018, after being elected as president of the United States. He labeled this deal as 'worst deal ever negotiated.' The deal had taken place in the term of President Barack Obama and Hassan Raouhani, the moderate president of Iran back in 2015. Iran agreed on the deal in terms of recouping an economic-up graph.
Donal Trump and Barak Obama
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Besides abandoning the deal, USA tightened sanctions targeting Iran's oil export business that led to the economic recession in Iran. And, the correspondence between the two countries went to pot and became foes.
On 3rd of January 2020, USA struck over Iraq by drone and killed Iran's most influential and dominant leader Qasem Soleimani near the Baghdad airport in the capital of Iraq. Suleimani was the proxy-power of Iran and the general of Qud's force. He was the mastermind behind all the activities across the country, or including middle east, and was factual foreign minister when it comes to the matter of war or peace. He had become a very popular subject of documentaries, news reports, and even music albums.
General Qasem Soleimani
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Trump declared Qud's force an international terrorist group. According to Trump, Soleimani was agitating Tehran to fightback against US-imposed Sanctions and caused a war with Iraq. Additionally, Trump claimed that he was responsible for some absolute atrocities in the middle east.
The US president commanded US military to attack Soleimani on the account of "imminent self-defense" as he explained to the UN on the accountability of the attack. He said that Soleimani was planning attacks on USA targets, and Trump won't sit around and wait for another unfortunate day like 9/11.
Mob at Qasem's funeral
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News of killing Soleimai made people in Iran go furious. Crowds gathered and outrageously attacked the US Embassy in Iraq. There was strong condemnation of the act by many countries, including some of the strongest allies of America.
On January 8th, Iranian forces retaliated by launching a dozen ballistic missiles against two military bases and claimed 80 US troops were killed. Although, there is very little basis to the claim as America has denied any casualties. Irani supreme leader had called this attack, 'A slap in the face' and added that they don't want war, but they would confront and retaliate if something happens in the Islamic region. The said, “We don't want Americans on our land and execute the killing of its sons.”
Trump did revert by saying, "All is well," and "all of our soldiers are safe." He added addressing the Iranian regime, "Your campaign of terror, murder, and mayhem would not be tolerated anymore, it can't go further."
Trump is urging all other countries that we should all work together towards making any deal with Iran that makes the world a safer and peaceful place. Trump is addressing the neighboring countries of the region, commonwealth and strong allies of Iran, and urging to be part of de-escalations. Countries like France and England are exhorting not to have retaliations anymore, stating it is dangerous for people living there.
Trump's Political Tool?
According to factorial news, speculation can differ about the reasons behind the attack from both sides. Firstly, Trump must be more firm about what he says and does. There is real concern about Trump's recklessness and unpredictability. Moreover, Trump must choose his words wisely and be sure of what he meant.
Set upon Soleimani in Iraq, in the reaction of killing a US contractor doesn't justify itself. Attacking someone by risking the lives of thousands of innocent people cannot be an imminent self-defense. Killing Soleimani could be politically ad-hoc in order to firm his position in upcoming elections. Being tough is cool in United States culture but Trump’s decision about killing Soliemani is just so naive.
Drone strike to kill any officials or authority of some country is a grave exemplar.
In the end, America should stop being an intruder with its own interests Iran as well as Iraq. The country should let the land and people of the land breathe freely. Trump cannot use this attack as his Trump-card when it comes to the election!
