In commentary for France 24, Middle East expert Vali Nasr—a Johns Hopkins professor and former State Department adviser—characterizes the outcome of the recent regional conflict as decidedly unfavorable to the West. He argues that Iran has emerged as the clear beneficiary: stronger domestically, emboldened regionally, and confident in its strategic position. Meanwhile, he frames the conclusion as a substantial setback for American interests and a loss for Israel in terms of relative regional influence.

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