There is no total victory, no white flag moment; success is measured over time through sustained security gains, weaker enemies and a reality safer than October 7, even as threats persist and adapt

Early signs of chaos are emerging in Tehran, yet the regime is hardening its response. Iran has moved key assets underground and closed Hormuz, while Israel and the US push toward long-term gains that will take weeks to secure.

Analysis: The killing of senior Iranian officials deepens a leadership vacuum after Khamenei’s death, as Tehran tightens control over the Strait of Hormuz; Systematic removal of senior officials compounds succession crisis as tensions escalate

Opinion: Egypt’s outreach to Qatar, framed as regional solidarity amid escalating conflict, reflects outdated diplomacy that overlooks Cairo’s growing reliance on Eastern Mediterranean energy ties and strategic alignment with Israel and the United States