Trump’s targeted airstrike dismantled Iran’s nuclear sites and defused its attempted “small, victorious war,” reinforcing US power while avoiding prolonged conflict and establishing deterrence through rapid escalation dominance.

Israel has become more militarily dominant in the Middle East than at any time in its history. But its success has also laid the groundwork for future risks.

The current ceasefire between Israel and Iran is fragile and likely temporary, with both sides expressing deep mutual distrust. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has warned that “immunity is over” for Iran,