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14 Aug 2026, 01:54

The Washington Post wrote in an editorial that an agreement with the Islamic Republic and injecting more financial resources into Tehran rewards the "destructive" behaviors of this government and will pave the way for a new wave of instability. The newspaper urged Donald Trump to halt negotiations and continue the policy of containing the Islamic Republic.

The editorial board of The Washington Post described the U.S. war against the Islamic Republic as strategically unsuccessful, stating that this conflict neither led to a change of government nor halted Tehran's missile capabilities and the activities of its proxy forces. According to the newspaper, while it delayed Iran's nuclear program, it also increased Tehran's motivation to acquire nuclear weapons.

The Washington Post also noted that the previous understanding between Washington and Tehran failed to resolve the dispute over control of the Strait of Hormuz, and the resumption of attacks did not change the realities on the ground. Emphasizing the impact of sanctions and maritime blockade on Iran's economy, the newspaper suggested that the U.S. should continue economic pressure, limit oil exports, counter proxy forces, and maintain the policy of containing the Islamic Republic instead of reaching an agreement.
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The editorial board of The Washington Post, in an article referencing the effectiveness of the policy of containing the Iranian government and applying economic pressure and maritime blockade, contrasted it with the diminishing effectiveness of Iran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, likening Tehran's use of this leverage to a hostage that has already been shot.

The note states: "Iran's seizure of the Strait of Hormuz can be considered a form of hostage-taking, but the hostage has already been targeted by gunfire. Markets have effectively factored the closure of the strait into prices. Oil prices, while high, are not catastrophic.

Moreover, oil suppliers are circumventing this problem. The Trump administration claims that 5 to 7 million barrels of oil are now being exported daily through upgraded pipelines and new export terminals from the region. Saudi Arabia is also forming a multinational coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea against Iranian proxy forces; an action that Washington should support with intelligence and command assistance.
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