Strictness on Iran and kindness to Saudi: Conflict in America over Trump’s new nuclear deal, big questions are being raised

There has once again been a major upheaval in the geopolitics of the Middle East. The policies of US President Donald Trump have created a new controversy, on which sharp reactions are being seen within America itself. On one hand, the Trump administration has traditionally adopted a tough stance to crack down on Iran’s nuclear programs, while on the other hand, the caress being shown regarding any new nuclear deal or defense agreements with Saudi Arabia has created an uproar in American politics. From the political circles of Washington to the international media, there has been a debate on this dual attitude as to what is the real motive behind this strategy of Trump and what effect it will have on global security. Tough stance on Iran and policy of maximum pressure: Trump administration’s attitude towards Iran has always been aggressive. Washington believes that it is extremely important to rein in Tehran’s nuclear programs and its regional activities. This is the reason why Iran is being continuously whipped with economic sanctions and there is a clear refusal to show any kind of leniency. US strategists argue that maintaining ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons is the only option to ensure the security of US interests and its allies in the Middle East. Why is there an uproar over the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia? The real root of the dispute is related to the possible nuclear and strategic agreements with Saudi Arabia. The question of critics and American lawmakers is that if Iran is being treated so strictly regarding nuclear proliferation, then why is the green signal being given to any such deal with Riyadh which could further intensify the arms race in West Asia in the future. The US Congress and diplomatic experts believe that such an agreement could upset the regional balance and also raise serious questions on international rules of nuclear non-proliferation. Sharp questions are being raised in American politics. This dual and practical diplomacy of Donald Trump has made many Republican leaders as well as Democrats uncomfortable. At the domestic level, the question is being raised whether America is compromising its own principles in the name of energy security and strategic partnership. Analysts say that this deal can become a big challenge for American foreign policy in the coming time, because this attempt to maintain the balance of power among the countries of the Middle East can cost America heavily on the domestic and international front.