The 40-day conflict between the United States and Iran has defied initial Western expectations of a swift and decisive victory. While Washington anticipated a limited engagement that would force Tehran into a rapid retreat, the reality on the ground evolved into a complex war of attrition with global economic and political repercussions. In this analytical Op-Ed which was first published on Al Jazeera, Allameh Azizi explores the critical miscalculations and 'seven deadly mistakes' that led to a strategic deadlock, forcing a shift from military escalation back to the negotiating table.
News ID: 4999
Publish Date: 2026/04/16
The 40-day conflict between the United States and Iran has defied initial Western expectations of a swift and decisive victory. While Washington anticipated a limited engagement that would force Tehran into a rapid retreat, the reality on the ground evolved into a complex war of attrition with global economic and political repercussions. In this analytical Op-Ed which was first published on Al Jazeera, Allameh Azizi explores the critical miscalculations and 'seven deadly mistakes' that led to a strategic deadlock, forcing a shift from military escalation back to the negotiating table.
News ID: 4999
Publish Date: 2026/04/16
The 40-day conflict between the United States and Iran has defied initial Western expectations of a swift and decisive victory. While Washington anticipated a limited engagement that would force Tehran into a rapid retreat, the reality on the ground evolved into a complex war of attrition with global economic and political repercussions. In this analytical Op-Ed which was first published on Al Jazeera, Allameh Azizi explores the critical miscalculations and 'seven deadly mistakes' that led to a strategic deadlock, forcing a shift from military escalation back to the negotiating table.
News ID: 4999
Publish Date: 2026/04/16
The 40-day conflict between the United States and Iran has defied initial Western expectations of a swift and decisive victory. While Washington anticipated a limited engagement that would force Tehran into a rapid retreat, the reality on the ground evolved into a complex war of attrition with global economic and political repercussions. In this analytical Op-Ed which was first published on Al Jazeera, Allameh Azizi explores the critical miscalculations and 'seven deadly mistakes' that led to a strategic deadlock, forcing a shift from military escalation back to the negotiating table.
News ID: 4999
Publish Date: 2026/04/16
The 40-day conflict between the United States and Iran has defied initial Western expectations of a swift and decisive victory. While Washington anticipated a limited engagement that would force Tehran into a rapid retreat, the reality on the ground evolved into a complex war of attrition with global economic and political repercussions. In this analytical Op-Ed, Allameh Azizi explores the critical miscalculations and 'seven deadly mistakes' that led to a strategic deadlock, forcing a shift from military escalation back to the negotiating table.
News ID: 4999
Publish Date: 2026/04/16
The U.S. and Israel have failed in the "greater battle" of winning public opinion and achieving their purported objectives—regime change, inciting a popular uprising, and dismantling Iran’s nuclear and missile programs—during their recent aggression against Iran, Middle East Eye argues.
News ID: 4994
Publish Date: 2026/04/16
The Russian Foreign Minister, in a message shared on social media, advised the United States government to engage in dialogue with nations it opposes rather than resorting to unilateral actions and pressure.
News ID: 4992
Publish Date: 2026/04/16
A military advisor to the Islamic Revolution Leader says Iranian Armed Forces’ launchers are ready to hit American warships and sink all of them.
News ID: 4986
Publish Date: 2026/04/16
House Democrats are set to introduce five articles of impeachment against the U.S. Secretary of Defense, accusing him of "war crimes related to the war with Iran, abuse of power, and mismanagement of the Department of Defense."
News ID: 4982
Publish Date: 2026/04/15
The US Navy has confirmed that an MQ-4C Triton unmanned surveillance aircraft crashed in the Persian Gulf region on April 9, with the incident has now been described as a mishap, although little was revealed regarding the circumstance under which it was lost.
News ID: 4975
Publish Date: 2026/04/15
Iran’s UN envoy says that physical remnants recovered from the weaponry used in the US -Israeli war of aggression against Iran confirm that such weapons formed part of the arsenals of certain Persian Gulf states.
News ID: 4969
Publish Date: 2026/04/15
Pakistan’s Defense Minister stated that following recent contacts and discussions between the Iranian and American delegations in Islamabad, an overall sense of satisfaction has been expressed, with no negative aspects observed so far.
News ID: 4949
Publish Date: 2026/04/13
The High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a statement condemning U.S. President Donald Trump's explicit and public admission to direct arms shipments to rioters during the events of December 2025 (Dey 1404) in Iran, describing it as a clear violation of fundamental principles of international law and the UN Charter.
News ID: 4943
Publish Date: 2026/04/13
US President Donald Trump has attacked Pope Leo XIV for his condemnation of the US-Israeli aggression on Iran, saying he is not a fan of the Catholic leader.
News ID: 4938
Publish Date: 2026/04/13
U.S. Senator Mark Warner has questioned President Donald Trump's claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz, expressing skepticism over Washington's ability to bypass Iran's control over the strategic waterway.
News ID: 4934
Publish Date: 2026/04/12
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has refuted Donald Trump's justifications for the recent conflict, stating that Iran was not close to developing a nuclear weapon despite the President’s public assertions.
News ID: 4929
Publish Date: 2026/04/12
The negotiations between Iran and the United States have come to an end without striking a deal after 21 hours of discussions in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.
News ID: 4923
Publish Date: 2026/04/12
High-stakes negotiations between Iranian and U.S. delegations, facilitated by Pakistani mediators, have continued late into Saturday night at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, with reports suggesting the talks may extend into Sunday.
News ID: 4922
Publish Date: 2026/04/11
A high-ranking Iranian negotiating team, headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, arrived in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Friday to engage in potential talks with the American side.
News ID: 4909
Publish Date: 2026/04/10
The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has issued a decisive statement warning American and Zionist enemies against further provocations, asserting that the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran remain in full combat readiness with their "fingers on the trigger," just as they were during the 40 days of the "Third Imposed War."
News ID: 4904
Publish Date: 2026/04/10