Following the ‘Second Imposed War’—the 12-day conflict in June 2025—and the subsequent 106-day period encompassing the ‘Third Imposed War’ and its aftermath, launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on 28 February 2026, Iran has emerged as the unequivocal strategic, defensive, and narrative victor. Crucially, this reality has been openly conceded by think tanks, public intellectuals, and media analysts across the United States, Europe, and Israel itself.
