Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Iran believes strategic patience is paying off. Tehran sees U.S. pressure as a sign of weakness, and believes it can emerge from the conflict with a durable economic advantage. But can Iran turn short-term gains into a lasting strategic victory?
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