Has the war strategy of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu backfired against Iran? New U.S. intelligence assessments suggest that despite weeks of airstrikes and mounting pressure, Iran has strengthened internal cohesion rather than weakened. Reports indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has consolidated control, reinforcing political and military structures even after the reported assassination of Ali Khamenei. According to findings cited by The Washington Post, Tehran’s system remains resilient, with little evidence of imminent collapse. Instead, the conflict may have empowered hardline elements, stabilizing governance and reinforcing centralized authority.