Expert Explains | As war drags into third week, what Iran is looking to achieve

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Tehran’s present response is a far cry from the face-saving positions Iran has adopted in previous conflicts, especially the 12-day war in June 2025. So what has enabled this new Iranian position? What could be its likely outcome?

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