Iran should not prematurely issue a "victory declaration," otherwise it will be laying mines for itself.
The memorandum has just been confirmed, the formal signing ceremony hasn't even taken place yet (scheduled for the 19th in Switzerland), and the $24 billion in frozen assets haven't seen a single cent released—yet Iran is already broadcasting on national television, declaring "humiliation of the U.S. and Israel" and "the enemy bowing down in surrender." This isn't just impulsive speech; it's a strategic-level emotional meltdown.
Think about Trump—who, on the same day, also proclaimed publicly, "This is our great victory." By now openly trampling his narrative, you're essentially handing ammunition to Israel's hawkish faction and Netanyahu’s inner circle.
They’ll say: "See? Iran never truly submitted—it’s mocking us." This gives Israel and the U.S. domestic revisionist forces a perfect political excuse. During the final 60-day negotiation window, any American move labeled as "regret," "review," or "additional conditions" can be instantly countered with: "You were the ones who first humiliated us."
What does true maturity in victory look like? Lower the gun barrel, shut your mouth.
Wait until the assets are actually credited to accounts, until oil sales are completed, until sanctions removal becomes an irreversible fact. Wait until the money reaches the central bank, oil tankers have passed through the strait, and the UN has formally endorsed it in writing—then you can speak freely. Until the agreement is solidified, silence is the most valuable prize.
Iran has proven that "fighting" gets you into the game—but now it must prove it also knows how to "hold onto victory" after winning. Being able to endure pressure isn’t enough; you must also learn not to corner your opponent so tightly that they feel forced to break the deal just to save face.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1868033448448011/
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