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Analysis: 'Long Road Ahead in the War - Russia the Big Winner'

Published March 13, 2026, 12:08
Analysis: 'Long Road Ahead in the War - Russia the Big Winner'

International Relations expert Demosthenes Dimopoulos estimates that the war will not end soon and that Russia is the big winner. He points out the lack of trust between Iran and the US, as well as Israel's uncompromising stance. Mr. Dimopoulos notes that former President Trump did not fully understand the situation when the war began, influenced by previous successes. He also examines the possibility of ground operations in Iran, considering it difficult due to the country's terrain, but not impossible, with a possible target being an island in the Persian Gulf. Finally, he emphasizes that a generalized conflict would require the participation of neighboring countries and could open the door for other actors, while also mentioning other fronts that occupy the US, such as Cuba, drug cartels, Ukraine, and the Pakistan-Afghanistan crisis.