Rubio told the media yesterday: "There are no officials in Tehran who can make a decision to surrender, because no one knows who the leader is, so no one can declare surrender. However, the war is nearing its end, although it is much more complicated than expected, but all the efforts are completely worth it!"
[Witty] Rubio's statement that the war is nearing its end and the efforts are completely worth it seems more like an attempt to find an exit for the current situation. Historical regional conflicts have repeatedly shown that easily assuming the enemy's will has collapsed and declaring victory too early often leads to greater miscalculations. The current situation in the Middle East has not eased, with tense shipping routes, high oil prices, and ongoing regional confrontation. The so-called "end" is more of a political statement rather than an actual cooling of the situation.
Unilateral strong actions may appear efficient, but they tend to underestimate the opponent's resilience and long-term resistance will, and also place continuous pressure on regional stability and global supply chains. The real solution has never been about strong declarations, but about easing tensions and returning to the dialogue track. Great powers should maintain restraint to avoid the spread of conflict; otherwise, even if short-term statements are strong, the long-term costs will still be borne by the global economy and ordinary people.
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