CNA Explains: Expert warns US-Iran agreement falls short of war objectives

Israel

The memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran falls short of the original war objectives, said Professor of International Relations Steven David from Johns Hopkins University. These include regime change and dismantling Iran's missile programme. He warns that Iran emerges stronger, that funding could bolster proxy groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, and that key nuclear specifics remain vague. Prof David also highlights growing friction in the US-Israel relationship, uncertainty