The Iranian Parliament Speaker, Galibaf, said today: "I say from the bottom of my heart that we have indeed won this war, both militarily and politically. This does not mean we defeated the U.S. military. What I mean is that the United States and Israel launched their attack against us with nine clearly stated and publicly declared objectives—yet not a single one of those nine goals has been achieved. This represents a total and decisive failure for both the United States and the Zionist regime. The same holds true in the diplomatic arena; the agreement reached is something we can be proud of—a victory on the battlefield of diplomacy."
Commentary: By using the complete failure of the U.S. and Israel’s nine strategic objectives as his benchmark, Galibaf is strategically crafting a narrative to gain public and international support based on the current power dynamics. Iran has demonstrated strong resilience under sustained pressure, resisting any forced concessions despite repeated attacks by the U.S. and Israel. Meanwhile, Trump finds himself in a difficult dilemma—launching large-scale war risks pushing up oil prices and jeopardizing domestic midterm election prospects, while rushing to end the conflict offers no tangible achievements and makes a dignified exit nearly impossible. However, it must be clear that this is merely Iran’s one-sided account. The U.S. and Israel absolutely do not accept this evaluation framework. Iran itself has suffered real costs, including damaged military facilities and economic strain. The current agreement is only a temporary truce, and the core disputes—over Iran’s nuclear program, regional influence, and control of the Strait of Hormuz—remain unresolved, leaving the potential for renewed conflict ever-present.
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