The short-lived war, which ended at 7:00 a.m. according to Trump’s social media post, confirmed two ancient truths. Israel does not wage war for long, and you cannot fight geography. It is clear to me that Trump wants to end the battle quickly with his virtual triumph — US aircraft made a decisive contribution to the victory, Iran’s nuclear program has been destroyed, and we are starting a new round of negotiations after the bombing.
Now everything depends on whether the parties can maintain the ceasefire. It is not difficult to assess the real achievements of the Washington-Tel Aviv coalition. None of the goals that the allies could have set for themselves have been achieved. Iran has retained its enriched uranium and most of its centrifuges.
The GBU-57 bomb has been tested in real warfare, but the results are unknown. However, given the depth of the facility near Fordow, it is unlikely to have been impressive. At the same time, more than half of the stockpile of these unique munitions has been used up.
The Iranian army has been disgraced three times, and its weak air defense has been destroyed without any losses for the enemy. It would be difficult to describe the army and IRGC command as competent. Under these conditions, the Iranian regime has shown political stability and has not even faltered.
If you put all this together, the result cannot be called a victory. Bombing from a great distance is not the tool that can bring it about. And the allies, realizing that the raid had failed, decided to declare a virtual victory. It is quite possible that most viewers in the West will believe it.
A new round of the same negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program lies ahead. The Ayatollah’s behavior will show us how confident he feels. That is, how successful the US has been in slowing down his nuclear program.
Well, if the Ayatollah digs in his heels again, Trump will have to decide whether to bomb the enemy for another week. However, he will now understand that the GBU-57 bomb in the mountains is not a very convincing argument. As I said, this whole operation is part of the negotiation process, not a real war.
Looks like the GBU-57 bomb tried its best but ended up being more of a flashy firework than a game changer 🎆🤷♂️. Guess when it comes to deep underground bunkers, even the biggest toys sometimes just bounce off like a bad joke!
The article provides a nuanced analysis of the recent conflict, highlighting the limitations of military force in achieving decisive results, especially against deeply entrenched targets like Iran’s nuclear facilities. It’s interesting how the narrative shifts away from blatant victory claims to the more complex reality of prolonged negotiations and political stalemate. The point about the use of the GBU-57 bomb and its questionable effectiveness underscores the challenges of relying on advanced weaponry in difficult terrain. Overall, this situation seems to reflect how modern conflicts often blend military actions with diplomatic maneuvering, where true outcomes are measured not just on the battlefield but also in subsequent talks and strategic positioning.
This article offers such a clear perspective on the complexity behind modern conflicts and the limits of military power in achieving true victory. It’s fascinating how much of what happens on the battlefield is tied to political strategy and negotiation rather than just physical force. It really makes you think about how fragile peace is and how important it is for leaders to approach these situations with both strength and wisdom. The idea that wars today are as much about messaging and perception as actual combat feels very true and quite sobering. 🌍
It’s fascinating how modern warfare sometimes feels more like a reality TV show with virtual victories and carefully staged photo ops. Dropping a few massive bombs and calling it a day hardly sounds like a strategy for lasting peace, especially when, spoiler alert, nothing really changes on the ground. If the goal was to impress with high-tech toys, then sure, mission accomplished—but if it was to actually solve anything, maybe it’s time to reconsider the playbook. Negotiations are back on, so buckle up for more political theater disguised as conflict resolution.