Following the critical intervention of Russian leader Putin, who spoke by phone with Trump, the conclusion drawn is that military operations and retaliations will end immediately—perhaps next week. This contradicts the report from the US Secretary of War, who claimed the war is only beginning. Heavy military losses for the Americans, combined with the panic caused in stock markets and oil by the attack on Iran, are leading Trump toward policies of self-preservation. "Military operations will end soon," the American President stated.
Trump's statements stand in contrast to those of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in an interview with CBS News. "This is war. This is conflict. This means bringing the enemy to their knees. I want the viewers to understand that this is only the beginning," said Pete Hegseth, who is currently playing a game of information and psychological warfare. Meanwhile, rumors persist—according to Iranian media—that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is injured or dead, though this information remains unconfirmed.
Mojtaba Khamenei to speak soon
The Iranian Foreign Minister stated that under the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Mojtaba Khamenei, negotiations with the United States are unlikely to be considered. "First of all, it is very early for Mojtaba Khamenei to make any comment. We are all waiting for his upcoming speeches. But I do not think the issue of talking or negotiating with the Americans will be back on the table, because we have very bitter experiences with them," the Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized. Notably, the US and Israel killed Khamenei, and his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has taken over as religious leader.
Putin the peacemaker
Recently, BN revealed that the only one who can bring peace to the Middle East is Russian President Putin. He is the only leader in the world who speaks with President Trump, all the Persian Gulf monarchies, and Israel, while maintaining excellent relations with Iran. While Ukraine's Zelensky—that "clown and rotten Ukrainian President"—tried to get involved by allegedly selling drone expertise, Putin is offering clear peace.
Finally, Putin rescues Trump and Iran
BN has analyzed why a US ground operation in Iran is impossible. We opposed Greece's irresponsible tactics; with "clownish" moves, we supposedly went to help our Cypriot brothers, but the goal was to protect military bases from non-existent drones that were more of a provocation by Mossad, the Israeli Secret Service. The Iranians have no reason to strike the Greeks, for whom they hold positive feelings; ultimately, Spain acted correctly by excluding the Americans.
Key conclusions
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Trump saw the deadlock in Iran. He saw that Iran endures despite relentless bombardment. He saw that it possesses very strong weapons and a military; the military failures of the Americans were unprecedented. In fact, Trump recognized that the Iranian army is very strong and possesses very powerful weapons, referring to missile and drone technology.
They don't want an Iraq scenario
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The American President saw the Iraq scenario repeating itself—where Americans went and ultimately failed. We have reached 2026, and Iraq is in chaos while extremist Islamic organizations like ISIS appeared, causing regional havoc. A ground landing was mathematically certain to fail in Iran, and apparently, the generals backed down.
Chaos in the Republican Party
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Trump saw division within the Republican Party, harsh reactions from the MAGA ideological base, and a polling collapse in the US. He realized that Iran was a mistake for the Americans.
Americans have mediocre weapons
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The American attack on Iran proved the poor range or mediocrity of American weapons, and Russian President Putin saw this. The Chinese are also "rubbing their hands" with satisfaction. Former US Intelligence officer Scott Ritter made an interesting comment: "We have revealed our own vulnerabilities. Do you think China is trembling now over American air defense systems? Do you think Russia is worried about the Golden Dome, the new US air defense?" The Americans tested various weapons, and many proved to have outdated technologies; in some areas, the Iranians were equal to the Americans, especially in certain missile types.
Iran set one condition to end the Middle East conflict
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Ending the conflict around Iran is possible, but it is necessary to ensure that aggression against Iran will not be repeated, stated the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic. "The UN Charter itself defines the terms for ending self-defense, one of which is the non-repetition of such actions." The Deputy Foreign Minister also stated that Russia, China, and other countries had contacted Iran regarding the possibility of a ceasefire.
The explosion of energy prices shocked economies
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The surge of oil to $114 and natural gas to multi-year highs caused panic in international markets and economies. Markets saw the error. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the trapping of 250 tankers was a resounding US failure in crisis management. Currently, Brent oil is retreating to $93 per barrel.
Convoy of ships heading to the Strait of Hormuz
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A convoy of ships, including oil tankers, is currently heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, according to MarineTraffic data. According to the portal, the tankers Neon, Elite, Genesis Alpha, and bulk carriers are moving through the strait at a speed of 9.5-10 knots per hour. President Trump stated he would ensure the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Foreign Minister stated that Iran has not closed the strait and is not obstructing navigation. The IRGC press service stated that any Arab or European country would have the right of passage if they expel American ambassadors from their territory.
Putin spoke to Trump, offering an escape from the Middle East deadlock
Russian President Putin had a telephone conversation with his American counterpart, Trump, according to Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president. According to the official, Trump called Putin to "discuss the development of the current international situation." The discussion was professional, sincere, and constructive. The conversation lasted about one hour.
Iran and Ukraine at the center
During the talk, Trump and Putin discussed a settlement in Iran and negotiations for Ukraine. Putin expressed his views to Trump on resolving the Iranian conflict, including the results of his talks with Gulf State leaders. The situation in Venezuela was also touched upon. On March 7, Putin spoke with the Iranian President and confirmed the position regarding the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the abandonment of violent methods around Iran and the entire Middle East. The Russian leader also spoke about the successful advance of Russian troops in the special military operation (SMO) zone, which should encourage Ukraine to agree to a settlement.
Trump admission: Iran has a strong military and is well-equipped
President Trump stated that the start of the United States operation against Iran impressed Russian leader Putin, but recognized that Iran possesses a strong army and is well-equipped. "We discussed this operation against Iran with President Putin. He was very impressed by what he saw because no one had seen anything like it before," the American President claimed. However, Trump recognized that Iran has a strong military and is well-equipped, though he added that he believes in the superiority of the American military and weapons.
Americans do not want a repeat of the Iraq scenario in Iran
The United States fears and does not desire a repeat of the Iraqi scenario in Iran, stated President Trump during a press conference broadcast on the official White House channel. "As you remember, there was Iraq, no one was left," Trump recalled. He emphasized that ultimately, all this led to the emergence of the Islamic State (ISIS) and the US does not want something similar in Iran. During his speech, Trump also explained that the US was forced to start an operation against Iran because Iran allegedly planned to strike them within a week. (This was all a well-staged plan by the Israelis to involve Iran).
Scott Ritter (ex-CIA): US proved it has mediocre weapon systems; what is happening in Iran is a disgrace
By attacking Iran, the United States proved to Russia the inadequacy of its military arsenal, emphasized former intelligence officer Scott Ritter. "We have revealed our own vulnerabilities. Do you think China is trembling now? Do you think Russia is worried about the Golden Dome?" Ritter asked rhetorically, adding that the conflict with Iran is a disgrace. According to Scott Ritter, Iran is now in a much more advantageous position both militarily and in the context of future negotiations with Washington. In his view, the US and Israel will pay the price for starting the war with Iran.
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