Political scientist and Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer has strongly condemned the recent agreement between the United States and Iran, labeling it the Trump administration's "biggest foreign policy failure." While acknowledging the immediate benefit of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Bremmer argued the deal falls significantly short of resolving the core issues that have fueled regional instability.
"The Iran war has been a disaster," Bremmer stated, pointing out the absence of any agreement on critical areas. He emphasized that the deal fails to address Iran's nuclear program, its development of ballistic missiles, or its ongoing support for various proxy groups across the Middle East. Furthermore, he highlighted that "one of the world's most brutal regimes remains in place… and is getting paid off," underscoring his deep concerns about the broader implications of the agreement.
Israeli Leaders Reject Deal's Terms
Bremmer's criticism comes as significant political opposition to the deal has emerged from Israel, a key US ally. Hours after President Trump announced the agreement, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir publicly distanced his country from its terms, declaring that Israel would not be bound by them.
"Trump's agreement does not bind us. Israel is not subject to the United States, and we are an independent and sovereign nation!" Ben Gvir asserted, stressing that Israel would not compromise on its security interests. He drew parallels to past agreements that he claimed had resulted in a "blood price with interest" for Israel, citing the Oslo Accords and the 2006 Lebanon agreement.
Ben Gvir further warned against any arrangement that would limit Israeli military action against threats, particularly from Hezbollah, insisting on the group's dismantling and Israel's right to respond militarily to attacks. "We are not partners to this agreement that does not ensure our security, and it does not bind us in any way," he added.
Former Israeli deputy prime minister Benny Gantz echoed similar sentiments, cautioning against any restrictions on Israel's military freedom of action. Gantz described the emerging agreement as a "strategic failure" that would necessitate considerable diplomatic, military, and legal efforts from Israel in the coming years.