The Obama administration's efforts to forge "a new beginning" with Iran might well mean that one of the most determined enemies of America will possess a nuclear weapon by the end of Obama's term. Here's the grim assessment of Ali Younesi, senior advisor to President Rouhani and formerly Iran's intelligence minister: Obama is the weakest of U.S. presidents; he had humiliating defeats in the region. Under him the Islamic awakening happened. . . . Americans witnessed their greatest defeats in Obama's era: Terrorism expanded, the U.S. had huge defeats under Obama and that is why they want to compromise with Iran.
The Obama administration aimed to reshape its relationship with Iran, but this approach raised concerns. Analysts, including Ali Younesi, an advisor to President Rouhani, criticized Obama, asserting he has been the weakest U.S. president, leading to significant setbacks in the Middle East. They claim his tenure allowed for the spread of terrorism and, ultimately, a potential nuclear threat from a long-time adversary of the U.S.
Younesi's remarks highlight the perception that the Obama administration's efforts may have inadvertently strengthened Iran, demonstrating a shift in the power dynamics in the region. This perspective suggests that pursuit of diplomacy may have led to increased vulnerabilities for the U.S., with the fear that Iran could develop nuclear capabilities by the end of Obama's presidency.
