The "Winner" According to Experts
- U.S. Officials: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth maintains that America is winning "decisively" and that more combat power is arriving.
- Strategic Analysts: Many argue that while Iran cannot win a conventional military fight, it may "win" by ensuring the cost of regime change becomes unbearably high for the U.S. and its allies.
- External Gainers: Some analysts suggest Russia is a primary beneficiary, as the conflict diverts U.S. attention and military supplies away from the war in Ukraine
