Abdel Rahim Ali: US Strategy Uses Time as Pressure on Iran
Sunday 03/May/2026 - 02:11 PM
Ahmed Seif El-din
Abdel Rahim Ali said that the current US Iran strategy is based on transforming time into a strategic tool, arguing that Washington is deliberately prolonging pressure rather than seeking immediate resolution.
Ali explained that the US Iran strategy relies on extending truces and delaying decisive action to allow internal conditions within Iran to evolve. He noted that this approach is designed to “deepen internal contradictions” and potentially trigger instability.
He added that Iran attempted to exploit divisions within American politics, particularly between Democrats and Republicans, but “failed to turn these divisions into meaningful pressure on the administration.”
Ali argued that Washington’s reliance on time reflects a broader shift in geopolitical strategy. Instead of direct confrontation, the United States is using sustained pressure through sanctions, military positioning, and diplomatic maneuvering.
He pointed to expanded European sanctions and accusations against Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as evidence that international alignment is gradually strengthening against Tehran.
The US Iran strategy has evolved amid ongoing tensions following the collapse of previous nuclear agreements and renewed conflict in the region. Analysts have increasingly highlighted the role of indirect pressure, including economic restrictions and intelligence operations.
Ali’s remarks were presented within the framework of his analytical program “Shadow Maps,” which focuses on geopolitical analysis and intelligence reports shaping regional dynamics.
Ali suggested that the success of the US Iran strategy depends on patience and timing rather than immediate military escalation. He emphasized that this approach may reshape diplomatic negotiations by forcing Iran into concessions over time.
The analysis highlights how modern geopolitical strategy increasingly relies on non-linear pressure tools, including time, economic constraints, and internal political dynamics.
