Trump increases pressure on Iran: is the big escalation now?

Trump increases pressure on Iran: is the big escalation now?

In the current geopolitical game between the USA and Iran, Donald Trump has made profound decisions that could significantly influence both relationships with Tehran and the strategic orientation of American foreign policy. On February 4, 2025, Trump announced that he will resume the "maximum pressure" policy on Iran and will impose significant economic sanctions. These measures aim to stop the Iranian oil exports that serve as the main source of the government's income. This is done in the middle of tensions that were triggered by Trump's earlier termination of the nuclear agreement in 2018 and the associated sanctions that have struck the economic foundation of Iran, as the reports of Vienna.at Show.

Iran's reaction to the US elections

The Iranian government meanwhile appears indifferent to the effects of the US elections on its strategy. According to ZDF , many Iranians believe that the future decisions of the USA will not be important for their country. The Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized that the fundamental strategies of the country will remain unchanged, regardless of who is coming to power in the United States. This conviction is reflected in the mood, which can be felt during the memorial celebrations for the Hizbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Tehran, where revenge thinking against Israel and the USA are expressed loudly. However, political observers in Iran fear that Trump's return to the White House could bring serious problems to the regime, since his aggressive politics could result in an escalation in the Middle East.

The sanctions that are already uphill and the "maximum pressure" could significantly impair the possibility of negotiations on the nuclear program and other controversial topics. The probability of a military escalation remains high, especially after Israel has already made preparations for possible attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. The strategic landscape in the Middle East remains unpredictable through Trump's decisions and the reaction of Tehran.