Professor Garčević: Little is known about the content of the U.S.-Iran agreement, EU found itself on the margins

The details of the agreement between Iran and the United States remain largely unknown, with little information being shared in American discourse, according to Professor Vesko Garčević of Boston University. He stated that "first we need to see what the content of that agreement is, because very little is known and said about it in America."

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first we need to see what the content of that agreement is, because very little is known and said about it in America.

Garčević suggested that while ending the conflict quickly was the optimal choice for Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu might see an advantage in prolonging the fighting, potentially to extend his own political tenure. "Many analysts say that he could end up in prison, not just end up out of power," Garčević noted.

Information from Iranian news agencies suggests that the program concerning ballistic missiles and Iran's support for terrorist groups in the Middle East are not part of this agreement. Garčević observed that it is difficult to definitively name a winner at this stage, but politically, Netanyahu appears to be the loser for now. He added that after more than three months since the conflict began, the Iranian regime seems to have strengthened its domestic control and demonstrated its ability to manage its interactions with the U.S., regardless of losses.

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The decision-making for us is being made elsewhere.

Furthermore, Garčević pointed out that the agreement includes opening the Strait of Hormuz for navigation, a condition that was already in place. He emphasized that the main issues still need to be resolved, indicating that the next agreement must be robust for the U.S. to present it as a victory. The professor also highlighted the emergence of the war in Lebanon as a new element in the agreement, which was not a consideration before the conflict began. He concluded that Iran is proceeding with a certain momentum, though it is too early to identify clear winners in what he described as an "unnecessary war."

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If we can talk about political losers, then it seems that, at least for now, Netanyahu is.

Regarding European reactions, Garčević stated that the European Union has found itself on the margins of these events. He noted that the EU has been sidelined for a long time, and none of the major players involved in the conflict expected the EU to offer a path out of the conflict. European countries, including Serbia, have borne the consequences of the war, such as rising fuel prices, without participating in shaping its end. The agreement, in this regard, offers some relief.

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The European Union has found itself on the margins of these events.