The narrative of Iranian victory: A political project, not analysis - opinion
Despite Iran's military collapse, Western analysts continue to push a false narrative of victory. The facts don't align with the rhetoric surrounding the conflict.
Despite Iran's military collapse, Western analysts continue to push a false narrative of victory. The facts don't align with the rhetoric surrounding the conflict.
Tehran’s refusal to accept an interim arrangement shouldn’t be seen as feigning confidence, but as evidence that the regime still believes time can rescue it from a deteriorating position.
The war with Iran must end with Iran’s terror state broken, America’s allies strengthened, deterrence restored, and the opening of a different future for Iran and for the Middle East.
For long-term security, Israel needs strategic depth in the form of buffer zones within enemy or potential adversary territories.
As war with Iran deepens, the long-ignored Kurdish question emerges as a decisive factor in the region’s future.
The Islamic Republic of Iran wants the outside world to erase the distinction between Iran and the regime.
In haredi society, religious authority matters more than warnings when it comes to missile safety.
Ongoing war, political tension, and societal strain cause many Israelis to feel growing despair and uncertainty about the future of Israel.
Turkey’s growing regional influence and ties to Hamas challenge NATO and US security.
Rather than collapsing, the Islamic Republic appears to be undergoing a structural shift. Power is gradually concentrating in the hands of a hardened security elite.
Israel’s economy shows familiar wartime resilience, but rising uncertainty, inflation risks, and prolonged conflict could deepen damage even as markets already look toward recovery.