For Iran’s leaders, surviving the war may prove easier than winning the peace
- Posted on June 18, 2026
- By CNN
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For Iran’s leaders, surviving the war may prove easier than winning the peace
After nearly half a century of flirting with direct conflict, the United States finally went to war with Iran. Fifteen weeks later, the fighting is over. The regime has not only survived a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military but emerged believing it is stronger than before.