Iran as the Political Winner: The Preliminary Ceasefire with the USA
The two-week ceasefire agreed upon Tuesday between the US, Israel, and Iran marks the provisional end of an escalation that has shaken the Middle East since February 2026. At first glance, it appears to be a pragmatic step to avoid further destruction. However, upon closer inspection, Iran has achieved a clear political victory – not on the battlefield, but in the arena of power and credibility. The United States, under President Donald Trump, has been forced to back down from its maximum demands and begin negotiations based on Iranian proposals. The path to this point has been marked by erratic US policy, which has weakened its own position. Trump had set deadlines, escalated threats, and then retracted them – from announcing massive attacks on civilian infrastructure to warning that an "entire civilization" was at stake. Within hours, the situation changed...




