The official announcement of the acceptance of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s ten conditions by the United States is, beyond a bilateral agreement, a turning point in the history of developments in the Middle East. This clear retreat is a symbol of the complete collapse of the “maximum pressure” doctrine and Washington’s official admission of a strategic stalemate in the military and political spheres. The White House, which once entered the field with the desire to structurally change the regional order and isolate Tehran, is now in a position where it sees no other way than to submit to the national will of Iran.
Publish dateWednesday 8 April 2026 - 15:19
Story Code : 350324
The End of the Era of Imposition; Why Did Washington Accept Iran’s Ten Conditions?
Seyyed Hassan Hosseini
Today, Washington is faced with a bitter and inescapable reality; a reality in which the continuation of the battle has an exorbitant cost and is beyond the economic, military, and political capabilities of the United States.
This historic retreat is not a tactical choice, but rather the forced outcome of the balance of power that the Islamic Republic of Iran has imposed on the other side, relying on the doctrine of “active deterrence.” In fact, accepting these conditions marks the end of the era of unilateralism and the beginning of an era in which Tehran is rewriting the rules of the game.
1. Attrition costs; from exhaustion to economic pressure
The long and unpredictable war faced the United States with three major challenges:
Strategic arms depletion: The consumption of expensive drones and missiles against cheap and widespread Iranian equipment reduced America's strategic reserves.
Energy instability: The increase in the cost of tanker insurance and oil price fluctuations created additional economic pressure.
Logistical and human exhaustion: The prolongation of operations and the need for constant support reduced the coherence of Washington's strategic decision-making.
2. Iran's 10 conditions; the defeat of American goals
The United States entered with a maximum list, but the Iranian resistance forced the White House to comply. The main axes of these conditions are:
- Complete cessation of hostile actions in the region
- Limiting military presence in Iran's neighboring countries
- Acceptance of Iran's strategic influence and field realities
- Permanent cessation of subversive operations and lifting the threat of new sanctions
- Absolute respect for Iran's defense red lines and territorial sovereignty
- Guaranteeing non-interference in Iran's internal affairs
- Full observance of Iran's maritime and air rights
- Cessation of support for armed groups and anti-Iranian movements
- Ensuring economic security and preventing disruption of international trade
- Acceptance of Iran's decisive position in all regional security negotiations and arrangements
3. Active deterrence; changing Washington's calculations
Iran's ability to strike at sensitive points and simultaneously manage fronts changed the Pentagon's cost-benefit balance. Washington realized that continuing the conflict would not only not be victorious, but also put the infrastructure of its regional presence at risk of destruction.
4. Institutional rupture and internal pressure; Shadow of the New Vietnam
The continuation of the war revealed deep cracks in the US decision-making structure:
Institutional rupture: The disagreement between the Pentagon and the State Department in managing the consequences of the battle revealed Washington's strategic incoherence.
Public pressure: Elites and the public pressured the government to exit a "new Vietnam on the shores of the Persian Gulf."
Legitimacy crisis: Accepting the 10 conditions was a way to rebuild public trust and maintain internal cohesion.
5. The collapse of hegemony and the rotation of allies
Accepting Iran's conditions sent a clear message to Washington's allies: the era of "blank signature checks" is over.
The invalidity of security guarantees: America's traditional allies are reconsidering their strategies.
Redefining the rules of the game: The balance of power is in the hands of actors who have managed to create an unbreakable link between "hard field power" and "regional spiritual influence."
Conclusion
The US retreat is the result of Washington’s technological arrogance clashing with Tehran’s revolutionary realism. Iran’s 10 conditions now form the framework for the new regional order.
Is this retreat an admission of the decline of American hegemony or an attempt to preserve what remains of its power? In any case, Iran, more powerful than ever, is setting the new rules for the region.
This historic retreat is not a tactical choice, but rather the forced outcome of the balance of power that the Islamic Republic of Iran has imposed on the other side, relying on the doctrine of “active deterrence.” In fact, accepting these conditions marks the end of the era of unilateralism and the beginning of an era in which Tehran is rewriting the rules of the game.
1. Attrition costs; from exhaustion to economic pressure
The long and unpredictable war faced the United States with three major challenges:
Strategic arms depletion: The consumption of expensive drones and missiles against cheap and widespread Iranian equipment reduced America's strategic reserves.
Energy instability: The increase in the cost of tanker insurance and oil price fluctuations created additional economic pressure.
Logistical and human exhaustion: The prolongation of operations and the need for constant support reduced the coherence of Washington's strategic decision-making.
2. Iran's 10 conditions; the defeat of American goals
The United States entered with a maximum list, but the Iranian resistance forced the White House to comply. The main axes of these conditions are:
- Complete cessation of hostile actions in the region
- Limiting military presence in Iran's neighboring countries
- Acceptance of Iran's strategic influence and field realities
- Permanent cessation of subversive operations and lifting the threat of new sanctions
- Absolute respect for Iran's defense red lines and territorial sovereignty
- Guaranteeing non-interference in Iran's internal affairs
- Full observance of Iran's maritime and air rights
- Cessation of support for armed groups and anti-Iranian movements
- Ensuring economic security and preventing disruption of international trade
- Acceptance of Iran's decisive position in all regional security negotiations and arrangements
3. Active deterrence; changing Washington's calculations
Iran's ability to strike at sensitive points and simultaneously manage fronts changed the Pentagon's cost-benefit balance. Washington realized that continuing the conflict would not only not be victorious, but also put the infrastructure of its regional presence at risk of destruction.
4. Institutional rupture and internal pressure; Shadow of the New Vietnam
The continuation of the war revealed deep cracks in the US decision-making structure:
Institutional rupture: The disagreement between the Pentagon and the State Department in managing the consequences of the battle revealed Washington's strategic incoherence.
Public pressure: Elites and the public pressured the government to exit a "new Vietnam on the shores of the Persian Gulf."
Legitimacy crisis: Accepting the 10 conditions was a way to rebuild public trust and maintain internal cohesion.
5. The collapse of hegemony and the rotation of allies
Accepting Iran's conditions sent a clear message to Washington's allies: the era of "blank signature checks" is over.
The invalidity of security guarantees: America's traditional allies are reconsidering their strategies.
Redefining the rules of the game: The balance of power is in the hands of actors who have managed to create an unbreakable link between "hard field power" and "regional spiritual influence."
Conclusion
The US retreat is the result of Washington’s technological arrogance clashing with Tehran’s revolutionary realism. Iran’s 10 conditions now form the framework for the new regional order.
Is this retreat an admission of the decline of American hegemony or an attempt to preserve what remains of its power? In any case, Iran, more powerful than ever, is setting the new rules for the region.
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