"Washington's major accomplishment is opening a maritime passage that wasn't closed before the start of the offensive; along the way, it has offended its allies, damaged its international image, depleted its ammunition stockpiles, and turned its own public opinion against it."
"Trump framed the pause in hostilities as a concession, almost as a favor, to the Pakistani mediators, given that he was just an hour and a half away from ordering a massive attack on Iranian civilian infrastructure."
"Tehran enters the truce with its enriched uranium underground, but untouched. The regime remains in power and in control of the country, despite the White House occupant's insistence that a complete transformation has taken place."
"Iran's capacity to inflict damage on the enemy was demonstrated last week with the downing of an F-16 fighter jet, which forced the United States to launch a risky rescue mission involving 155 aircraft and hundreds of personnel."
President Trump presents the ceasefire deal with Iran as a victory, but it is a Pyrrhic truce. The U.S. has opened a maritime passage but has offended allies and damaged its image. Trump claims the pause in hostilities is a concession to Pakistani mediators, despite the U.S. achieving military objectives. However, Iran is likely to benefit more from the negotiations, which will follow its plan rather than the U.S. proposal. Iran retains its enriched uranium and remains in power, demonstrating its military capability.
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