The war with Iran has now become one of the main challenges in the upcoming elections in the United States and Israel. As the United States and Israel have recently entered a new phase of tensions with Iran, this situation will directly impact the election results in both countries. As the election date approaches, it seems that both sides are trying to exploit this crisis to their advantage.
Mark Esper's Analysis on the Maritime Blockade of Iran
Mark Esper, the former U.S. Secretary of Defense, elaborated on U.S. policies towards Iran in an interview. He believes that continuing the maritime blockade is the best solution and that this approach is more suitable than ground attacks, which are not welcomed by anyone. Esper also emphasized that this policy will help maintain U.S. presence in the region and considers withdrawal from it a strategic failure.
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According to him, the maritime blockade needs time for its effects on the economy and Iranian leaders to become apparent. Esper believes that this policy will ultimately bring Iran back to the negotiating table. He stressed the need for patience and stability in implementing this policy.
Political Pressure on Trump and Electoral Impacts
Meanwhile, some Iranian officials, especially on the eve of the U.S. midterm elections, are trying to create political pressure on Donald Trump to put him in a difficult position. Susanna George reported, citing Iranian officials, that they hope to increase energy prices with their actions and transfer this pressure to the U.S. President. They believe that Trump is extremely concerned about rising living costs and economic problems that could affect the election outcome.
Reports indicate that some Iranian officials refer to historical experiences, such as the delayed release of hostages in 1980 to ensure Jimmy Carter's defeat. This strategy seems to be somewhat present in the minds of Iranian policymakers.
Additionally, recent polls show that Trump's popularity has significantly declined, with only 31 percent of people approving of his actions. These polls indicate that many voters see the war with Iran as a negative factor affecting their economic situation.
In the meantime, Democratic candidates are increasingly using the war with Iran in their election campaigns, attempting to link this issue to the economic problems of the people. They emphasize in their campaigns that current Republican representatives have played a role in the path to war with Iran, and this issue could impact the election results.
At the same time, Senator Elizabeth Warren, along with four other Democratic senators, has called for the publication of the costs of the war with Iran so that the public is informed about the financial costs of this war. These senators believe that Americans have the right to know how much of the national budget has been spent on this war.
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