Iranian situation
Iran appears isolated in the Middle East, single-handedly confronting the United States and Israel in a six-week-long fierce battle, ultimately forcing the US to agree to a ceasefire and begin negotiations. The source of Iran's confidence behind this protracted struggle warrants careful consideration. Iran's use of the Strait of Hormuz as a key countermeasure prevented the Trump administration from achieving a swift victory, becoming a strategic weakness that the US struggles to overcome. Meanwhile, the apparent cooperation but deep-seated differences between the US and Israel have led to a prolonged stalemate, directly impacting the ceasefire and peace talks process and raising widespread concerns about whether the conflict could escalate further, even into a world war.