Was Israel’s War With Iran a Success? The Answer Is Still Unclear
People walk past a billboard depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and the late Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2026. Photo:…
Assessment
The question of whether Israel's war with Iran was a success remains unresolved, as the piece argues that wars rarely yield clear, immediate verdicts. The tendency to frame conflict in win-lose terms oversimplifies complex strategic outcomes. Readers should watch for how military and political leaders define success in the coming months, as the absence of a clear scorecard suggests the war's consequences are still unfolding.