Analysis: Did Donald Trump make the worst US decision since 1945?

French political analyst Pierre Haski, writing for L'Obs, has criticized Donald Trump's management of the conflict with Iran, describing it as one of the worst American decisions since 1945. According to Haski, this approach has not only damaged Washington's reputation but has also eroded its power of deterrence. Haski outlines four main pillars for this historic failure: First, the Versailles agreement, which he argues involved releasing Iranian assets without tangible gains, ultimately strengthening hardliners in Tehran. Second, the ineffectiveness of unilateral sanctions against China, which demonstrated Washington's inability to impose its will when facing major powers. Third, the geopolitical isolation of the United States, which was exacerbated by Iran's accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the implicit support for Tehran's position by other nations, effectively benefiting America's rivals. Finally, Haski points to the lack of a military exit strategy, noting that while Trump engaged in airstrikes, he has found no way to end the conflict without losing face. The analysis concludes that Trump's actions have provided a golden opportunity for Iran, Russia, and China to accelerate the end of the unipolar American hegemony that has prevailed since 1945.