“Judging by the situation around Iran, we are witnessing a political aggravation, which, paradoxically, Trump does not want to exacerbate. He understands that in this situation, he must support Israel and suppress Iran, but at the same time not include the military component. Knocking down the drone is a hint for Iran and now a lot depends on the response, and they certainly will, ”said the expert.
According to him, Donald Trump is trying to "push Iran into a new deal, because the old one is destroyed."
“Iran does not agree with this, like the other participants in the Comprehensive Action Plan. Trump acts on Twitter, knocking down a drone, and indirect measures. He has no opportunity for direct actions now because of the election campaign and the image of the peacemaker, ”Asafov noted.
Earlier, Trump said that the US Navy ship shot down an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the American president, the drone "threatened the safety of the ship and its crew" and "defensive actions" were taken.