Trump wounded the Iran hydra. Don’t pretend it’s dead

The recent efforts by the United States and Israel have indeed inflicted significant damage on Iran's nuclear program and military infrastructure, with notable setbacks for senior figures within the regime. However, the notion that these actions have fundamentally altered Iran's trajectory is overly optimistic. This underscores the complex and enduring nature of geopolitical conflicts, reminding us that while immediate impacts can be substantial, long-term changes are often more elusive and fraught with unpredictability.