Expert analyst assesses the ongoing conflict in Iran

International relations expert Charalampos Chrysostomou states that the conflict in Iran is not expected to end soon, characterizing it as a war of endurance. According to Chrysostomou, military objectives set by the United States and Israel have not been met despite strikes and the decapitation of Iranian leadership. Iran has appointed a new leader described as more hardline who maintains control over the Revolutionary Guards and intends to continue the struggle. There are currently no diplomatic initiatives or grounds for negotiations. Furthermore, the expert observed that European nations are seeking greater strategic autonomy from the U.S. This is evidenced by the deployment of Greek, French, and Spanish forces to the region, acting as an informal European shield for Cyprus. Chrysostomou remains skeptical about a quick resolution, noting that predictions of a two-to-three-week conflict have been proven incorrect. He also remarked that U.S. President Trump’s unpredictability remains a variable, though declaring victory is currently unfounded as core objectives have not been achieved.