Yet Iran, ultimately, is not Venezuela. Still, Trump—adept at brinkmanship and negotiating under fire—appears inclined, to some extent, towards launching a limited strike against Iran. Realistically, no one knows what Trump ultimately intends to do. Even if the United States were to strike Iran, the conflict would likely resemble the brief twelve-day war of 2025 rather than a drawn-out campaign. The conclusion is already clear: a war on Iran will not produce a military victory, as some in Washington or Tel Aviv may imagine.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 03, 2026 16:32 UTC