By elevating him, Tehran has sent an unmistakable message: the Islamic Republic stands firm despite the war. To be sure, the U.S. and Israel possess immense air power and can continue to pound Iran. Independent investigations have found that American missiles struck a girls’ school in Iran on February 28, claiming over 160 lives. The Iranian state is not folding, it is fighting back. If Mr. Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu continue this war, the global economy will come under even greater stress.

Source: The Hindu March 10, 2026 19:02 UTC