Iran believes it emerged stronger from its recent conflict with the United States and Israel but remains sceptical that Washington will honour any agreement, according to University of Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi. He said the conflict boosted Iran's confidence, strengthened ties with Russia and reshaped relations with Gulf states.
Iran believes it emerged stronger from its recent conflict with the United States and Israel but remains deeply sceptical that any agreement with Washington will be fully implemented, according to Mohammad Marandi, a professor at the University of Tehran.
Speaking to Fyodor Lukyanov on Russia 24's International Review programme, Marandi said many Iranians viewed the outcome of the conflict as both a military and diplomatic success.
"The general view in Iran is that we have achieved a decisive victory," he said, arguing that Iran's adversaries suffered greater strategic and financial losses than Tehran.
Marandi also claimed the conflict had strengthened Iran's self-confidence and reinforced its relationship with Russia.
