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Five and a half weeks of war with Iran provided Israel with important lessons regarding the limits of its capabilities. Iran has been weakened, but it has also managed to establish a new balance of economic deterrence. It's doubtful that the Israeli government would have pushed for war had it known this would be the result

It's still unclear what the terms of an agreement between the United States and Iran might be following the cease-fire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump in the middle of the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, Israel time. The only certainty is that the weapons fire between the two countries was to stop and that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would resume.

That's also how the fighting between Israel and Iran is expected to end – at a financial cost to Israel of nearly 50 billion shekels ($15.9 billion). The cost includes the expense of nonstop Israel Air Force sorties to Iran, the continuous operation of Israel's aerial defense systems and the damage inflicted by the Iranian missiles. It also doesn't take into account the cost of a partial shutdown of the Israeli economy, which amounts to tens of billions of shekels.

The question this naturally prompts is what benefits has Israel gained at such a cost. What have we actually spent that 50 to 100 billion shekels on? It doesn't appear that the original goals of the investment – toppling the Iranian regime and neutralizing its nuclear capabilities – have been achieved.

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We have managed to weaken Iran. Five weeks of destroying missile launchers and ballistic missile stocks have rendered Iran weaker militarily than it was at the end of February, when the war, launched by the United States and Israel, began. But such capabilities can be restored.

The main outcome of the war has actually been a new economic balance of deterrence between Israel and Iran, one that didn't exist before. Over the past several weeks, Israel has learned several things first-hand about its capabilities – facts that, had they been known before the war, might have led the government not to urge the United States to embark on the war.

1. War is tough even under optimal conditions
Even after five weeks of war, during which the Israel Air Force had total control of the skies over Iran and operated unimpeded alongside the world's most powerful air force, it didn't manage to stop Iran from firing ballistic missiles at Israeli population centers. It's possible that we didn't hold out long enough – that it would have happened with another five weeks of fighting – but Iran has shown that even under optimal conditions for Israel, with the full backing of the United States, it's capable of reducing the Israeli economy to only partial functioning for an unknown number of months.

2. A defensive layer – with holes
Israel's aerial defense functioned throughout, but it became clear that its capabilities had limits. Before the war, defense officials estimated that there would be two or three sites destroyed per week from ballistic missile strikes. In practice, the last two weeks of the war produced higher numbers. In addition, it became clear that Israel's laser defense system would take several more years to become operational.

On the other hand, the Iranians showed an ability to learn as they went, identifying weak points in Israel's defenses – whether by increasing their use of cluster missiles, taking advantage of weather conditions or playing with the frequency and grouping of missile fire

3. A bit of hardship – and the skies shut down
Over the five weeks, Israel's nearly exclusive gateway to the world – Ben-Gurion International Airport – was almost totally idled. Israelis found themselves stuck in the country or forced to take a bus to Eilat in a desperate attempt to catch a flight out of the small airport across the border in Taba, Egypt. For years, Israeli authorities have dragged their feet over the location of an additional airport to complement Ben-Gurion.

The war also highlighted how easily ballistic missiles could almost shut down Israeli civil aviation. It's an issue that must be resolved, either by expanding capacity at Ramon Airport north of Eilat, establishing a new airport, or creating protected areas on airport runways.

4. Will the crisis affect international involvement in Israel's conflicts?
Iran has also made it clear that even when severely weakened, it's capable of triggering a global energy crisis – by closing the Strait of Hormuz and threatening all of the Gulf countries and their energy sectors. The spike in oil prices has caused economic harm around the world. -

From the standpoint of the Israeli economy, this has been nothing more than a secondary concern, but the international implications of the damage raise the prospect that the world will once again pay greater attention to Israel's foreign policy and even to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Since the energy crisis of the 1970s, it seemed that Israel's conflicts no longer had an impact on the global energy sector. In that sense, the current war has taken us back 50 years.

An anti-war protest in Tel Aviv last week. The U.S.-Israel relationship also has its limits.

5. The impact on U.S.-Israel relations
Israel's relationship with the United States also has its limits. In large measure, Trump embarked on the current war due to pressure from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As a result, the fact that the current cease-fire was declared without achieving the war's goals could be held against Israel.-

The war's direct cost to the United States has been similar to, or perhaps even higher, than Israel's. Trump will need to explain this outlay to the American public. The lessons of the past five weeks will also have a long-term impact on America's readiness to embark with Israel on similar adventures in the future.

Article by Haaretz newspaper

https://www.haaretz.com/news/israel-s-eye-on-iran/views-on-iran/2026-04-09/ty-article/.premium/5-lessons-israel-learned-from-iran-at-a-cost-of-50-100-billion-shekels/0000019d-72db-db3c-a3df-fbdf61790000
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Israel did not learn anything

They just learnt to kabooooooooooom terrorist, if they refuse to surrend and do the right thing

Takara:
Five and a half weeks of war with Iran provided Israel with important lessons regarding the limits of its capabilities. Iran has been weakened, but it has also managed to establish a new balance of economic deterrence. It's doubtful that the Israeli government would have pushed for war had it known this would be the result

It's still unclear what the terms of an agreement between the United States and Iran might be following the cease-fire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump in the middle of the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, Israel time. The only certainty is that the weapons fire between the two countries was to stop and that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would resume.

That's also how the fighting between Israel and Iran is expected to end – at a financial cost to Israel of nearly 50 billion shekels ($15.9 billion). The cost includes the expense of nonstop Israel Air Force sorties to Iran, the continuous operation of Israel's aerial defense systems and the damage inflicted by the Iranian missiles. It also doesn't take into account the cost of a partial shutdown of the Israeli economy, which amounts to tens of billions of shekels.

The question this naturally prompts is what benefits has Israel gained at such a cost. What have we actually spent that 50 to 100 billion shekels on? It doesn't appear that the original goals of the investment – toppling the Iranian regime and neutralizing its nuclear capabilities – have been achieved.

By signing up, I agree to the terms of use of the site, as well as to receive newsletters and subscription offers from Haaretz.

We have managed to weaken Iran. Five weeks of destroying missile launchers and ballistic missile stocks have rendered Iran weaker militarily than it was at the end of February, when the war, launched by the United States and Israel, began. But such capabilities can be restored.

The main outcome of the war has actually been a new economic balance of deterrence between Israel and Iran, one that didn't exist before. Over the past several weeks, Israel has learned several things first-hand about its capabilities – facts that, had they been known before the war, might have led the government not to urge the United States to embark on the war.

1. War is tough even under optimal conditions
Even after five weeks of war, during which the Israel Air Force had total control of the skies over Iran and operated unimpeded alongside the world's most powerful air force, it didn't manage to stop Iran from firing ballistic missiles at Israeli population centers. It's possible that we didn't hold out long enough – that it would have happened with another five weeks of fighting – but Iran has shown that even under optimal conditions for Israel, with the full backing of the United States, it's capable of reducing the Israeli economy to only partial functioning for an unknown number of months.

2. A defensive layer – with holes
Israel's aerial defense functioned throughout, but it became clear that its capabilities had limits. Before the war, defense officials estimated that there would be two or three sites destroyed per week from ballistic missile strikes. In practice, the last two weeks of the war produced higher numbers. In addition, it became clear that Israel's laser defense system would take several more years to become operational.

On the other hand, the Iranians showed an ability to learn as they went, identifying weak points in Israel's defenses – whether by increasing their use of cluster missiles, taking advantage of weather conditions or playing with the frequency and grouping of missile fire

3. A bit of hardship – and the skies shut down
Over the five weeks, Israel's nearly exclusive gateway to the world – Ben-Gurion International Airport – was almost totally idled. Israelis found themselves stuck in the country or forced to take a bus to Eilat in a desperate attempt to catch a flight out of the small airport across the border in Taba, Egypt. For years, Israeli authorities have dragged their feet over the location of an additional airport to complement Ben-Gurion.

The war also highlighted how easily ballistic missiles could almost shut down Israeli civil aviation. It's an issue that must be resolved, either by expanding capacity at Ramon Airport north of Eilat, establishing a new airport, or creating protected areas on airport runways.

4. Will the crisis affect international involvement in Israel's conflicts?
Iran has also made it clear that even when severely weakened, it's capable of triggering a global energy crisis – by closing the Strait of Hormuz and threatening all of the Gulf countries and their energy sectors. The spike in oil prices has caused economic harm around the world. -

From the standpoint of the Israeli economy, this has been nothing more than a secondary concern, but the international implications of the damage raise the prospect that the world will once again pay greater attention to Israel's foreign policy and even to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Since the energy crisis of the 1970s, it seemed that Israel's conflicts no longer had an impact on the global energy sector. In that sense, the current war has taken us back 50 years.

An anti-war protest in Tel Aviv last week. The U.S.-Israel relationship also has its limits.

5. The impact on U.S.-Israel relations
Israel's relationship with the United States also has its limits. In large measure, Trump embarked on the current war due to pressure from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As a result, the fact that the current cease-fire was declared without achieving the war's goals could be held against Israel.-

The war's direct cost to the United States has been similar to, or perhaps even higher, than Israel's. Trump will need to explain this outlay to the American public. The lessons of the past five weeks will also have a long-term impact on America's readiness to embark with Israel on similar adventures in the future.

Article by Haaretz newspaper

https://www.haaretz.com/news/israel-s-eye-on-iran/views-on-iran/2026-04-09/ty-article/.premium/5-lessons-israel-learned-from-iran-at-a-cost-of-50-100-billion-shekels/0000019d-72db-db3c-a3df-fbdf61790000
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The number one mistake people are making is calling a "CONFLICT", "WAR"
The moment I saw "war" in your post, I lost appetite to read.

However, one must acknowledge the Iranian resilience and determination to push out some punches. Who would thought they could take out few of Americans Aircraft.

in a full scale war, no matter how you put it, no matter how you view it, no matter how you elevate Iran, they would surrender within two weeks.

When Trump said, ok, kids, it's time to be serious, play is over, he gave them Tuesday deadline. And when the deadline Trump gave Iran was reaching, they quickly jumped on the negotiation table. I was also praying for Iran.

Again, I must give it to Iran. They have nothing to lose in this conflict, again, they realise that surviving is sweeter than being pounded by bombers

I heard that they Israelis came to that place after second world war 1947, and that it was the Muslim Arabs that accommodated them after they have been expelled from Germany, Britain, Italy, Spain, Russia and so on.





Anywhere the Israelites visit, they were sent away for their wayward attitude,



And one guy said it is likey they will also be pursued away if this their way persists!










Maybe that was why the other Muslim countries pay light attention to them.
On the armband of their soldiers they drew Mossad map that they will take over some parts of Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, All of Palestine, 33 percent Saudi including the two Mosques of Mecca and Medina,
But what they are misplacing is that there is already protection of God SWT on those two Masjids, because you cannot invade them.







Suratul Al-Fil ("The Elephant"(Quran Chapter 105, verses 1-5) is the 105th chapter of the Qur'an, a 5-verse Makki surah detailing Allah’s destruction of Abraha’s army—who aimed to destroy the Kaaba—using birds that pelted them with stones of baked clay.

It highlights Allah's protection of the Kaaba, power over tyrants, and occurred in the year of Prophet Muhammad’s birth.Key Aspects of Surah Al-Fil:The Narrative: The Surah recalls how Abraha al-Ashram, the king of Yemen, led 60,000 troops and elephants to destroy the Kaaba in Mecca.

Divine Intervention: Allah sent flocks of birds (Ababil) that pelted the army with small, baked clay stones, annihilating them.Outcome: The army was left defeated and broken, described in the Quran as "chewed up straw" or "eaten stalks".Context: This event is known as the "Year of the Elephant," occurring roughly 50 days before the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

Lessons: It teaches that Allah is all-powerful, protects the sanctity of the Kaaba, and can destroy even the most powerful oppressors with minimal resources












In one narration that we were told by our ustaz in islamiyyah, the grand father of the Holy Prophet SAW, told the king, you see those camels, they belong to me, return my camels,
You see this House(Kaabah) belongs to God, if God wishes for you to ***** it.








King of Abasa and his troops were destroyed












In summary, Israel is heading to destruction if they dare try to invade the Holy Kaabah.







Let Israel remember what happened to King of Abasa!

Jokay07:
The number one mistake people are making is calling a "CONFLICT", "WAR"
The moment I saw "war" in your post, I lost appetite to read.

However, one must acknowledge the Iranian resilience and determination to push out some punches. Who would thought they could take out few of Americans Aircraft.

in a full scale war, no matter how you put it, no matter how you view it, no matter how you elevate Iran, they would surrender within two weeks.

When Trump said, ok, kids, it's time to be serious, play is over, he gave them Tuesday deadline. And when the deadline Trump gave Iran was reaching, they quickly jumped on the negotiation table. I was also praying for Iran.

Again, I must give it to Iran. They have nothing to lose in this conflict, again, they realise that surviving is sweeter than being pounded by bombers

I had to comment. I no longer enjoy commenting on nairaland, after over 15 years here, I now find it boring.
However I will point out few things
1. Sustained missile exchanges, airstrikes, economic disruption, and mobilization fit most modern definitions of war. U.S 'conflict' with Iran cost them more than most of their 'wars' of the past 50 years.

2. A country capable of:
Sustaining weeks of confrontation
Striking back (directly or via proxies)
Disrupting global systems (e.g., oil routes)is not one that collapses in 2 weeks. You can’t simultaneously acknowledge resilience and then predict near-instant collapse without evidence. Iran has NEVER surrendered.

3. You Underestimate asymmetrical warfare. Your “two weeks” claim assumes:
A conventional, Iraq-style invasion scenario
But Iran’s strategy is very different:
Deep geography (mountainous terrain)
Large population and military reserves
Proxy networks across the region
Ability to disrupt shipping (Hormuz)
Missile and drone warfare

A full war would likely be long, costly, and region-wide, not quick. And the U.S would not sustain it that long.

4. You Overrely on U.S. authority (Trump framing). The statement:
“When Trump said… play is over”
Frames events as if:
The U.S. unilaterally dictates outcomes and Iran reacts submissively. The U.S loss in Afghanistan and Vietnam not too long ago. Cuba is next door to Florida, yet the U.S couldn't protect their allies there nor could kill Castro, after many attempts.

Iran has historically resisted external pressure (sanctions, threats, isolation)
Negotiations are often strategic choices, not signs of weakness. The negotiations were promoted by U.S, not Iran. Who could have thought then that Trump would want to negotiate when the war started?

Also the article was written by a well respected Israeli newspaper.

I wouldn't have responded to you but I am responding in order to educate the public and to ensure that people are not misled by fabbles and lies. However I will try and make my response very short and accurate

Bede2u:
I had to comment. I no longer enjoy commenting on nairaland, after over 15 years here, I now find it boring.
However I will point out few things
quote author=Bede2u post=139060232]
1. Sustained missile exchanges, airstrikes, economic disruption, and mobilization fit most modern definitions of war. U.S 'conflict' with Iran cost them more than most of their 'wars' of the past 50 years..

Please let's be serious here.
Since 2001, US has spent over trillion dollars to prosecute war in thd middle east with many Islamic Countries.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/3/how-many-countries-has-the-us-bombed-since-2001-and-how-much-has-it-cost#:~:text=The%20US%20has%20spent%20an,operations%2C%20DOD%20%2D%20Department%20of%20Defense
https://www.brown.edu/news/2021-09-01/costsofwar
Just 40 days conflict, you are here banding imaginary figures together.
Please get your fact right

Bede2u:
I
2. A country capable of:
Sustaining weeks of confrontation
Striking back (directly or via proxies)
Disrupting global systems (e.g., oil routes)is not one that collapses in 2 weeks. You can’t simultaneously acknowledge resilience and then predict near-instant collapse without evidence. Iran has NEVER surrendered.

Like I have said, the courage shown by the Iranians is nothing new. Ukraine, with little or no military resources is still dragging war with Russia. That is a courage too. In fact, Ukraine has done much damage to Russia than what Iran has done to US.

Bede2u:
3. You Underestimate asymmetrical warfare. Your “two weeks” claim assumes:
A conventional, Iraq-style invasion scenario
But Iran’s strategy is very different:
Deep geography (mountainous terrain)
Large population and military reserves
Proxy networks across the region
Ability to disrupt shipping (Hormuz)
Missile and drone warfare

A full war would likely be long, costly, and region-wide, not quick. And the U.S would not sustain it that long.

You have lost touch with reality. What could be worst than sending soldiers on ground to Iraq and Afghanistan at the same time for over 20 years.

Bede2u:
4. You Overrely on U.S. authority (Trump framing). The statement:
“When Trump said… play is over”
Frames events as if:
The U.S. unilaterally dictates outcomes and Iran reacts submissively. The U.S loss in Afghanistan and Vietnam not too long ago. Cuba is next door to Florida, yet the U.S couldn't protect their allies there nor could kill Castro, after many attempts.

Iran has historically resisted external pressure (sanctions, threats, isolation)
Negotiations are often strategic choices, not signs of weakness. The negotiations were promoted by U.S, not Iran. Who could have thought then that Trump would want to negotiate when the war started?

Also the article was written by a well respected Israeli newspaper.

I don't care about how many years you have spent on nairaland but one thing is certain, you seem to be giving too much credit to a country who ran to negotiation table almost at the eve of dealine however, I respect your opinion.

Jokay07:
I wouldn't have responded to you but I am responding in order to educate the public and to ensure that people are not misled by fabbles and lies. However I will try and make my response very short and accurate

Please let's be serious here.
Since 2001, US has spent over trillion dollars to prosecute war in thd middle east with many Islamic Countries.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/3/how-many-countries-has-the-us-bombed-since-2001-and-how-much-has-it-cost#:~:text=The%20US%20has%20spent%20an,operations%2C%20DOD%20%2D%20Department%20of%20Defense
https://www.brown.edu/news/2021-09-01/costsofwar
Just 40 days conflict, you are here banding imaginary figures together.
Please get your fact right


Like I have said, the courage shown by the Iranians is nothing new. Ukraine, with little or no military resources is still dragging war with Russia. That is a courage too. In fact, Ukraine has done much damage to Russia than what Iran has done to US.




You have lost touch with reality. What could be worst than sending soldiers on ground to Iraq and Afghanistan at the same time for over 20 years.



I don't care about how many years you have spent on nairaland but one thing is certain, you seem to be giving too much credit to a country who ran to negotiation table almost at the eve of dealine however, I respect your opinion.

such infantile comebacks

1. The current conflict in Iran, Operation Epic Fury, ranks as the second most expensive U.S. war per day when comparing the daily intensity of major historical conflicts in inflation-adjusted dollars.
While World War II remains the highest at approximately $3.44 billion per day, the opening weeks of the 2026 Iran conflict reached a peak of nearly $2 billion per day before stabilizing.

2. Just as Russia has not achieved their aim in ukraine, u.s did not achieve their aim in Iran. In both cases, it has been because of resistance. The u.s goes to war with all their allies, yet in 20 years of conflict in Afghanistan, they ran away, leaving the Taliban still in charge of Afghanistan, leaving billion dollar worth of military hardware and not changing anything significantly.
Killing people and bombing places is not winning a war.
Today Iran is charging a toll gate for ships to use international water they co-own with uae. They still have their enriched uranium. They still fund and support hezbollah and huthis. Hamas still firmly runs Gaza. Ayatollahs are still ruling Iran.

What exactly did the war achieve and who was begging allies to help them during the war. Do you think the infantile Trump tweets are the major deciding factor in negotiations? What worst things can trump do to them that he hadn't already done?

From everything I have seen in this war, Iran has the capacity to destroy Israel if Israel didn't have direct u.s support.

Understand that nobody is doubting that the u.s has a stronger military than Iran. They do. But asymmetric warfare is a thing and means supper powers may not always have their way

Lolaandy:
I heard that they Israelis came to that place after second world war 1947, and that it was the Muslim Arabs that accommodated them after they have been expelled from Germany, Britain, Italy, Spain, Russia and so on.





Anywhere the Israelites visit, they were sent away for their wayward attitude,



And one guy said it is likey they will also be pursued away if this their way persists!










Maybe that was why the other Muslim countries pay light attention to them.
On the armband of their soldiers they drew Mossad map that they will take over some parts of Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, All of Palestine, 33 percent Saudi including the two Mosques of Mecca and Medina,
But what they are misplacing is that there is already protection of God SWT on those two Masjids, because you cannot invade them.







Suratul Al-Fil ("The Elephant"(Quran Chapter 105, verses 1-5) is the 105th chapter of the Qur'an, a 5-verse Makki surah detailing Allah’s destruction of Abraha’s army—who aimed to destroy the Kaaba—using birds that pelted them with stones of baked clay.

It highlights Allah's protection of the Kaaba, power over tyrants, and occurred in the year of Prophet Muhammad’s birth.Key Aspects of Surah Al-Fil:The Narrative: The Surah recalls how Abraha al-Ashram, the king of Yemen, led 60,000 troops and elephants to destroy the Kaaba in Mecca.

Divine Intervention: Allah sent flocks of birds (Ababil) that pelted the army with small, baked clay stones, annihilating them.Outcome: The army was left defeated and broken, described in the Quran as "chewed up straw" or "eaten stalks".Context: This event is known as the "Year of the Elephant," occurring roughly 50 days before the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

Lessons: It teaches that Allah is all-powerful, protects the sanctity of the Kaaba, and can destroy even the most powerful oppressors with minimal resources












In one narration that we were told by our ustaz in islamiyyah, the grand father of the Holy Prophet SAW, told the king, you see those camels, they belong to me, return my camels,
You see this House(Kaabah) belongs to God, if God wishes for you to ***** it.








King of Abasa and his troops were destroyed












In summary, Israel is heading to destruction if they dare try to invade the Holy Kaabah.







Let Israel remember what happened to King of Abasa!

Forget all the story, even Saudi Arabia relies on USA for military protection. Donald called for cease fire on behalf of gulf countries. I don't need to tell you about sunni vs Shia hate. Different tribesmen conflicts including Jews over thousands of years in middle east. The Ayotolallah is in hiding, his missiles have limit 🤷🏿 to level of protection that he can't come outside. Yasir Arafat was a better fighter with military and political maneuver.

I will try and pick few points that are necessary and reply.

Bede2u:
such infantile comebacks

1. The current conflict in Iran, Operation Epic Fury, ranks as the second most expensive U.S. war per day when comparing the daily intensity of major historical conflicts in inflation-adjusted dollars.
While World War II remains the highest at approximately $3.44 billion per day, the opening weeks of the 2026 Iran conflict reached a peak of nearly $2 billion per day before stabilizing

A country that spent trillions of dollars just to fight terrorism in many countries for almost 20 years in the middle east with its economy still standing, why did you think just 40 days conflict is too much to bear?
You don't seem to understand American militsry industrial complex. They thrive in chaos.

Bede2u:
2. Just as Russia has not achieved their aim in ukraine, u.s did not achieve their aim in Iran. In both cases, it has been because of resistance.

I agree with you on this.
Russia has not achieved its aim in Ukraine yet they have bombed Ukraine back to stone age.
The same way Isreal has bombed Gaza back to stone age too.
Speaking about the cost of war. Did you know how much it will cost to rebuild countries like UKRAINE and Gaze? Did you even realise how many years to rebuild Ukraine for it to be a livable place for humans again?
They same thing would happen to Iran. AMERICA would keep pounding them.

Bede2u:
2Understand that nobody is doubting that the u.s has a stronger military than Iran. They do. But asymmetric warfare is a thing and means supper powers may not always have their way

I will keep this and come back to it when the negotiation is over

Ki

Jokay07:
I will try and pick few points that are necessary and reply.

A country that spent trillions of dollars just to fight terrorism in many countries for almost 20 years in the middle east with its economy still standing, why did you think just 40 days conflict is too much to bear?
You don't seem to understand American militsry industrial complex. They thrive in chaos.


I agree with you on this.
Russia has not achieved its aim in Ukraine yet they have bombed Ukraine back to stone age.
The same way Isreal has bombed Gaza back to stone age too.
Speaking about the cost of war. Did you know how much it will cost to rebuild countries like UKRAINE and Gaze? Did you even realise how many years to rebuild Ukraine for it to be a livable place for humans again?
They same thing would happen to Iran. AMERICA would keep pounding them.




I will keep this and come back to it when the negotiation is over

well i shouldn't be talking with you if you believe the side that lose a war is usually the side that suffer the most loss.
USSR suffered the biggest casualties of ww2 but were among the victors.

Mandela's resistance suffered more casualties than the ruling white minority, but Mandela won. The Taliban won, communist Vietnam won. Fidel Castro won. Iran may yet win.
And it will be for the best too. America is the cause of nearly all global conflicts since Germany lost

Trump have been talking of negotiation right from when they kill the supreme leader. But Iran said they will revenge.

Trump had no plans for long war. He hope to turble the government while other Iranian take over. But it's seems that the Iranian were not willing to take over the same way it happened in Libya.

But Iran initial.that was that they don't want negotiation but an end to the war. It was the reason the war stays long. They says the want end of the war not negotiation.

But they later surrender to negotiation when they see that things are getting serious.

Israeli cut off their bridges and destroyed there underground missile.

When the u.s enters Iran and picked their personal. That was when Iran fear something is coming. They fear u.s might picked their supreme leader as well.

They now bring 10 points that they want negotiation.

Republican have election in September. They have been pressured on trump as analysis saw it will take longer due to pump price and inflation in America after the large protests

Bede2u:
Ki well i shouldn't be talking with you if you believe the side that lose a war is usually the side that suffer the most loss.
USSR suffered the biggest casualties of ww2 but were among the victors.

Mandela's resistance suffered more casualties than the ruling white minority, but Mandela won. The Taliban won, communist Vietnam won. Fidel Castro won. Iran may yet win.
And it will be for the best too. America is the cause of nearly all global conflicts since Germany lost

You are still making the same mistake.
Comparing South Africa Civil war with inter countries war shows that you don't understand.
Again, I will advise you to read up about WW2 war before you comment.
Germans and Adolf Hilter were trying to conquer the USSR, in fact, they took the war to their doorstep. It was never exchange of missiles and bombs from one country to another.
As for the Taliban, I agree with you on this but the question is, how is Afghanistan faring right now?