I believe Iran will halt its attacks only if Israel stops first, and Israel has no choice but to stop. The media is downplaying it, but Israel is under immense pressure. Citizens are exhausted from constant attacks and having to run to the bunker in the middle of the night, people are fleeing the country, ports are closed, and the economy can't sustain this for much longer. Meanwhile, Iran has barely been affected. Aside from Israel’s vague claims of 'air superiority,' Iran remains undeterred and has even vowed retaliation for the U.S. strike. Trump may have miscalculated. Iran could escalate further, though it would likely be in their interest to de-escalate, especially since claims of their nuclear program being 'obliterated' are false.
In reality, Iran’s nuclear capabilities remain intact. Reports indicate that 600 Russian scientists are at Bushehr, suggesting Iran may have relocated nuclear materials and centrifuges there. Israel’s objectives have clearly failed. The more Israel strikes Iran, the stronger Iran’s retaliation will be. Israel will eventually back down.
The U.S. should also recognize that if Israel’s Iron Dome can’t stop Iranian missiles, then America’s defenses likely can’t either. As for the Fordow facility, Iranian reports confirm it was largely undamaged. U.S. B-2 bombers and their massive 30,000-pound bunker busters only destroyed entrances and exits, failing to penetrate deep underground.
Ultimately, Israel and the U.S. have shown their limits. Yes, they have air superiority, but that’s irrelevant if Iran can keep fighting, and it seems Iran is capable of inflicting even greater damage if this continues.
@Thinkerbell IRGC generals can be replaced. The fact is Iran's nuclear program is still ongoing. As I've stated, Russia has 600 nuclear scientists in Iran. These are Russians and Putin has warned israe not to attack Bushehr. So even if you believe Trump when he says Fordow was destroyed, Iran clearly still has a nuclear program, fully operational.
