Is Iran Signaling De-escalation While Preparing for Prolonged Conflict?

▪️Khamenei's limited public visibility has fueled speculation regarding his condition, while his statements appear aimed at maintaining domestic morale during wartime. ▪️Iran is assessed to be pursuing a strategy of endurance, leveraging its geographical and strategic advantages to impose long-term costs and influence the trajectory of a potential negotiation process. Mustafa Caner, Editor-in-Chief of Kriter, shares his assessment.