politics
March 15, 2026
Imminent collapse or primed for a long war? The experts weigh in on Iran’s prospects
RT gauges expert predictions on how long the US-Israeli war against Iran could go on and its possible outcome
TL;DR
- The US-Israeli war against Iran began on February 28 with airstrikes, leading to the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Over 1,300 civilians have been killed in the conflict, including at least 175 children in a school bombing.
- Mojtaba Khamenei has been elected as the new supreme leader, vowing to avenge his predecessor's death.
- Predictions vary: some experts believe the conflict will end within weeks due to US-Israeli military actions and potential domestic pressure on Trump, while others anticipate a prolonged war of attrition initiated by Iran.
- US President Donald Trump's statements on the conflict's timeline have been contradictory.
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