Military Analyst: 'Epic Anger Ended in Epic Disaster' After US-Iran Deal

Military analyst Vilko Klasan described the US-Iran agreement as a "misunderstanding about misunderstanding," citing 14 unclear points in its implementation. He believes no one truly won the recent conflict. Iran suffered extensive damage and seeks $300 billion in reparations, while the US lost strategic credibility with allies. Klasan identified China as the primary beneficiary and Israel as the biggest loser, deeming the agreement a national security disaster.

Klasan stated that "epic anger ended in epic disaster," explaining the early signing of the agreement. He noted that President Trump's use of oil from U.S. strategic reserves was to prevent economic collapse, which would have occurred if the war had continued for four more weeks. The agreement was signed on a Wednesday, not a Friday, to immediately allow ships to resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Epic anger ended in epic disaster.

According to Klasan, Trump initiated the conflict at the urging of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, disregarding intelligence that Iran lacked an active nuclear program. Trump's decision was driven by falling popularity, upcoming midterm elections, and depleted military supplies, not military victory. Klasan also questioned NATO's future, suggesting America's withdrawal leaves Europe unable to compensate militarily for years. He characterized the European Union as a "paper tiger" with empty warehouses, a weak military industry, and a lack of a unified European army or strong leaders.

Klasan asserted that Croatia has learned nothing from the wars in Ukraine and Iran, wasting four years without strengthening its air and missile defense. While acknowledging the Rafale acquisition as positive, he argued the aircraft lack protection against attacks. He criticized discussions about a French system incompatible with the Rafales, claiming its missiles would be ineffective against Serbian Rafales. Klasan has advocated for years for the urgent acquisition of a missile system, initially suggesting the David's Sling.

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The European Union is a paper tiger.