Perceptions of victory—not battlefield results—are driving U.S. and Iranian behavior, reshaping political risks and future escalation dynamics.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Perceptions of victory—not battlefield results—are driving U.S. and Iranian behavior, reshaping political risks and future escalation dynamics.
US-Israeli war on Iran exemplifies state terrorism through mass civilian casualties while narrative inversion falsely brands Tehran as threat.
A war for one man: Netanyahu’s 40-year obsession. Doesn’t need victory—just narrative to eclipse failures.