An American political and geopolitical commentator: The escalation of tensions ultimately benefits Tehran, because first of all it will cause the withdrawal of diplomats who, due to ignorance, prevented the implementation of Iran's new and more effective strategy. What Tehran needs to do is credibly demonstrate that it has the ability to raise costs to enormous and intolerable levels. Until then, temporary cease-fires may be established, but these cease-fires do not resolve the underlying dispute.

An American political and geopolitical commentator: The escalation of tensions ultimately benefits Tehran, because first of all it will cause the withdrawal of diplomats who, due to ignorance, prevented the implementation of Iran's new and more effective strategy. What Tehran needs to do is credibly demonstrate that it has the ability to raise costs to enormous and intolerable levels. Until then, temporary cease-fires may be established, but these cease-fires do not resolve the underlying dispute.