The Strait of Hormuz Riddle: A Tale of Two Agendas The proposed agreement to resolve the ongoing conflict in West Asia has stalled, bogged down by deep seated disagreements over Iran's nuclear program and regional influence.
At the core of the issue is a fundamental mismatch between the United States and Israel's agendas – which prioritize regime change and dismantling Iran's nuclear capabilities – and Tehran's insistence on safeguarding its national sovereignty.
The negotiations, which have been underway for nearly three months, have yielded a ceasefire between Iran and the US, but underlying tensions remain.