How Trump's Iran 'Own Goal' Is Hitting Long Term US Strategy to Contain Chinese Influence The Iran nuclear deal, once hailed as a foreign policy coup by Donald Trump, has proven to be a double edged sword in the Middle East and Asia.
Beneath its surface lies a quietly unfolding crisis: the crippling impact of US sanctions on Chabahar, an Indian backed port meant to counter China's expanding presence.
Chabahar, nestled in southeastern Iran near the Pakistani border, was seen as a crucial strategic asset for India.