Iranian Naval Commander: U.S. Energy Dependence Weakens Negotiation Position

Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Deputy Commander Mohammad Akbarzadeh stated on the evening of the 26th that the U.S. and European economies are highly dependent on energy prices and are vulnerable to regional changes. According to Odaily, this leverage puts the U.S. in a 'requesting' position when negotiating agreements with Iran. Akbarzadeh also mentioned that U.S. hegemony is declining, and Western strategic judgments have failed. He noted that regional countries and global powers have realized that the U.S. can no longer provide security guarantees for its allies.