ईरान में ‘नया पार्टनर’ खोज रहे ट्रंप? ‘हॉट ऑप्शन’ बने गलीबाफ, पर्दे के पीछे चल रही बड़ी तैयारी – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Trump US Iran talks Politico report ntc ksrj
Despite the increasing military tension between Washington and Tehran, the Trump administration is looking for a ‘face’ inside Iran who can become a means of negotiation or new leadership in the future. According to a special report of Politico, the White House has its eyes set on Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
According to the report, US President Trump’s team iran Moving beyond the strategy of mere military pressure against India, it is now exploring options towards a diplomatic solution. In this sequence, Ghalibaf is being seen as a leader who has a strong hold within the ruling system of Iran and can also be in a position to negotiate at the international level.
The report claims that Trump administration officials view Mohammad Bager Ghalibaf as a “working partner” and a potential future leader of Iran. Two senior administration officials have described Ghalibaf as a “hot option”.
Some US administration officials believe that Ghalibaf can negotiate with the US while maintaining credibility within Iran. However, no final decision has been taken yet and America is considering many Iranian leaders as possible options.
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Why only Ghalibaf?
Experts believe that Ghalibaf has been an important part of Iran’s political and security system, so it is not easy to believe that he will be ready for a big agreement with America. Some analysts say that America cannot influence Iran’s politics on its own terms and despite pressure on Iran, it will not be possible to bend it easily.
Ghalibaf has been a former military officer and mayor of Tehran. He is considered a ‘practical’ leader in the Iranian system. According to the report, US officials are looking for a Venezuela-like model in Iran, where someone can be installed who can give the US the “first and best deal” on oil and nuclear issues.
Trump recently postponed attacks on Iran’s energy sites for 5 days. Officials believe that bombing alone will not provide a solution, so they are exploring the possibility of internal change. America is trying to find some diplomatic solution because the war is having a huge impact on the global market, especially the oil market.
What are the challenges?
Although some people in Washington consider him a ‘hot option’, analysts from institutions like the International Crisis Group believe that Ghalibaf is completely loyal to the Islamic structure of Iran. It is unlikely that they will make any major concession. Ghalibaf himself has termed any ‘direct conversation’ on social media as “fake news”.
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