American Embassy in China wrote: "President Trump said, 'The Iran that has been beaten to pieces has apologized and surrendered to its Middle Eastern neighbors and promised not to fire at them anymore. This promise from Iran is entirely because of the continuous attacks by the United States and Israel... Iran is no longer the 'bully in the Middle East,' but rather the 'failure in the Middle East.'"
Comment: Trump's statement, which deliberately exaggerates or even fabricates military achievements, is a typical example of prioritizing domestic politics over the reality of the battlefield. Faced with prolonged warfare, conflicting objectives, and increasing pressure on domestic oil prices and public opinion, he urgently uses the strong claim that "Iran has surrendered" to create an image of victory, to stabilize his supporters and shift criticism. This approach, which ignores battlefield facts and unilaterally defines victory and defeat, not only severely lacks credibility but also completely blocks the space for diplomatic de-escalation.
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