Nournews: The recent remarks by Donald Trump, President of the United States, at the Saudi Arabia Investment Forum once again carried a worrisome message about the continuation of Washington’s hegemonic approach toward the Islamic Republic of Iran—an approach that not only is not in accordance with field realities and regional developments, but also is in contradiction with the strategic requirements of the world’s new order and principles of interactions in this integrated world.
If these statements stem from a lack of accurate information, it is truly regrettable that the highest executive figure of a country that claims world leadership is so wrong in analyzing Iran’s realities.
However, if these statements are deliberate and based on cognition, the regret is doubled, as such organized lies can serve as the basis for the foreign policy of a country that claims to be an advocate of democracy and international order in the world.
Trying to portray Iran as bankrupt, unstable, and engulfed in corruption, Trump missed the fact that the Islamic Republic of Iran, over the past four decades, has managed to stabilize its position as an influential power in the region by overcoming the Iraq-imposed war, paralyzing sanctions, and persistent threats.
Unliked the distorted image that was presented, Iran is a strong player today in the fields of developed technology, defense, healthcare, education, nano, peaceful nuclear and strategic infrastructures in the region and at global level.
Pre-revolutionary Iran was a submissive and dependent country under the influence of the White House, where making decisions in key political and economic fields without the permission of Washington was not possible. However, post-revolution, through an emphasis on authority, steadfastness, and self-reliance, Iran has been able to seek strategic stability against heavy foreign pressures.
Trump, by repeating the cliché of "Iran's support for terrorism," has closed his eyes to the realities on the ground. Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic of Iran is one of the key pillars in the fight against Takfiri terrorism in the region and has paid heavy human costs in combating extremist groups such as ISIS—groups that, according to former American officials, are a direct product of U.S. interventions in the region.
The unfounded accusations of "terrorism financing" by Iran are less of a strategic analysis and more of a tool to divert public attention from Washington's systematic support for the Israeli regime and regional dictatorships. The policy of selling lethal weapons to Arab countries, supporting Israel's war crimes in Gaza, and direct or indirect involvement in the killing of civilians in Afghanistan, Yemen, and Iraq, is in clear contradiction with the U.S.'s claims of fighting terrorism.
Another point is Trump's pride in the sanctions that directly target the lives of the Iranian people. These sanctions not only prevented Iran's access to medicine and medical equipment but also constitute an overtly unethical, illegal policy that contradicts human rights and the United Nations Charter. Contrary to Trump's claims, these sanctions did not lead to Iran's surrender but instead provided motivation to rely on domestic capacities and pursue strategic development.
Trump's efforts to create a dichotomy between Iran and Arab countries, especially through misleading comparisons such as the Jeddah towers and Iran's cultural heritage, are part of America's long-standing strategy to create divisions within the Islamic world and ensure the long-term security of the Israeli regime. The goal is to create artificial divisions and provoke religious and ethnic conflicts to facilitate arms deals and increase American influence in the region.
What Trump fails to recognize is the fundamental change in the strategic environment of the contemporary world. We live in a networked and transparent world, where imposed narratives will inevitably be subject to global public opinion. Today, legitimacy can no longer be built through labeling and distortion. Soft power, mutual respect, engagement, and trust-building are the key components of strategic action in the new global order.
In his statements, Trump said he is ready to negotiate with Iran but then threatened to return to "maximum pressure." This duality is a sign of Washington's inability to understand the logic of constructive diplomacy. Iran has repeatedly stated that the path to agreement and engagement is fully open in an environment based on mutual respect and equal rights.
However, dialogue in a language mixed with threats, disrespect, and humiliation is not only ineffective but will directly deepen the strategic gaps and mistrust.
The mutual distrust between Iran and the U.S. is the product of years of hostility, betrayal, coups, sanctions, threats, and humiliation. Rebuilding this trust is a prerequisite for any meaningful engagement. As long as Washington continues its pursuit of supremacy and domination, the necessary space for strategic reconciliation will not materialize.
The Islamic Republic of Iran today is no longer a subordinate player; it is an independent, powerful, and resilient actor in regional and global equations. Iran is not seeking military expansionism, nor is it avoiding dialogue; rather, it desires a regional order based on mutual respect, non-interference, and a sustainable balance of interests.
Although Trump's remarks were seemingly clear and threatening, they practically represent a deadlock in U.S. foreign policy in the face of evolving regional realities. These statements not only do not contribute to regional security but sow seeds of instability, extremism, and further distrust.
The path to lasting peace and engagement passes through respect, honesty, and the acceptance of realities. The Islamic Republic of Iran, as a responsible actor, has repeatedly shown that it supports paths based on logic and negotiation, but this path will only be paved if the other party distances itself from a hegemonic approach and sticks to the principles of equal engagement.
NOURNEWS