[45745] The Middle East on the verge of boiling: US and Iran in a diplomatic and military vortex

Global tension: The campaign against Iran and its impact on the world order

The administration of President Donald Trump has notified the US Congress that military operations against Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, have come to an end, as reported by Associated Press. However, the White House clarified that the Iranian threat remains significant, and US forces will remain deployed in the region. According to the Trump administration, the ceasefire agreement allows bypassing the constitutional restriction of the "War Powers Act," which limits military actions to 60 days without Congressional approval.

Simultaneously, Trump announced that he is "not satisfied" with Iran's latest deal proposals and that contacts are continuing by phone without any real progress, according to reports from the Russian channel RT and TASS news agency. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the Pentagon of "lying" regarding the costs of the war, claiming they reached $100 billion, double the US estimates, as quoted by the channel "Soloviev Live".

Shock in the NATO alliance: Threats of troop withdrawal

Trump caused an uproar among European allies after threatening to reduce the American military presence in Germany, Italy, and Spain, allegedly as punishment for the lack of support in the campaign against Iran. According to Reuters, the Pentagon has already ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany within 6-12 months. While the Telegram channel "Rybar" interprets this as a calculated move to divert resources to Asia, German officials expressed shock and claimed that "Trump's policy of crude threats has reached its limit."

Combat zone and economic impacts

While Trump declares an end to operations, tensions remain high. Reports on NBC News indicate that Iran is trying to restore its missile array while taking advantage of the ceasefire period. On the other hand, the Iranian economy is taking hits, as the currency has reached a historic low and the imposition of a "naval blockade" is disrupting oil supplies, which is causing global energy prices to rise, as published by the channel "Economystica".

Background and interpretation

Reports from various sources reflect a complex picture:

• The American narrative (pro-Trump): Emphasizes strategic success, damage to Iran's capabilities, and the US's right to act without Congressional constraints.


• The Iranian and critical narrative: Focuses on the economic failure of the US, the damage to European allies, and the claim that Iran is not surrendering despite "economic terrorism."


• Assessment by NATO officials: Warn that American moves could lead to the dissolution of the Western security structure built since World War II.