Who Won the Iran War? 10 Military Experts Explain

 https://www.newsweek.com/who-won-iran-war-10-military-experts-explain-12084896

The U.S. laid out several goals when it joined Israel with strikes against Iran on February 28. It succeeded in beating down Iran's conventional military power. But it did not fully achieve the White House's other stated objectives: eliminating the threat of Iranian nuclear weapons, regime change, dismantling Tehran's support for proxy groups and wiping out its ballistic missile capacity.

"There was no meaningful victory for ordinary Iranians, for regional stability, or for U.S. strategy."

"It's one of those cases in history where everyone fails."

"Significant achievements for both sides—though the U.S. achievements that mattered most arguably occurred last year in one day."

"Iran came out on top because, while the United States accomplished key military objectives, the political impact of the deal and the economic relief the deal could provide may allow Iran to undo U.S. military success."

"It is difficult to make the case that this war achieved any significant positive result for the United States."

"Neither side will gain a complete victory. That said, I think the United States is in a better position."

"There is a relative consensus worldwide, even in the United States, that Iran has won the war and President Trump lost this war."