If this “ceasefire” truly marks the end of the war, it is a deeply troubling outcome. Because by any strategic measure, the regime in Iran emerges as the winner. Not the Iranian people. It remains in power, better positioned regionally. Meanwhile, the coalition that opposed it, the United States, Israel, and key Gulf states—has little to show for the cost. 

The implications are severe. The United States has projected weakness rather than deterrence. Israel, already facing growing backlash in Western public opinion, has further eroded its standing, especially in the US, where it enjoyed bipartisan support for years. And the Gulf states are left to deal with an Iranian bully. This is the worst possible outcome for all sides.  

But Netanyahu got what he wanted – the head of Khamenai for the elections. That was worth thousands of casualties, millions impacted and billions wasted and in damages and a world completely turned against Israel. No doubt – Bibi is a magician. Turning gold into rocks.  

The sad thing, Israelis did not see, hear or read that from the news outlets in Israel. Even the damage of the precision missiles was not shown. Censorship or rather self-censorship. 

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