America was caught off guard

Kayhan analyzed Iran’s surprise attack on Jordan. According to Kayhan, Iran’s pre‑emptive strike on US military logistics in Jordan completely surprised Washington and Tel Aviv’s think tanks, forcing Trump to admit that “Iran’s attack was unexpected.” Kayhan describes the strike as a smart blow that once again showcased Iran’s superior position and battlefield initiative to the world.

Grossi’s empty posturing

Khorasan commented on recent remarks by Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, who said: “How do we save the United Nations from ineffectiveness?” The article argues that Grossi is attempting to present himself as a reformist savior, yet behind these diplomatic gestures lies a clear effort to position himself for the UN Secretary‑General role.

Miraculous efficiency: How Iran rebuilt its infrastructure after US attacks

Jam-e-Jam, in an analysis of the Iranian miracle in rebuilding infrastructure after US attacks, wrote: Although the US strikes targeted parts of the transportation infrastructure in Iran’s southern provinces to disrupt communication and public services, the outcome differed sharply from what the planners of those attacks expected.

Iran’s power has brought the enemy to its knees

Kayhan published an article assessing Iran’s high level of resilience and power since the start of the war. The paper writes that none of the enemy’s objectives have been achieved. Not only has there been no political, military, economic, or social collapse, but—according to Kayhan—an unprecedented defeat in eighty years has been imposed on the United States.

Hegseth’s Hollywood dream destroyed in the Ramadan War

Farhikhtegan wrote in a commentary about the bitter outcome of Pete Hegseth’s dream: In the real world, wars are not measured by the scale of destruction; they are measured by their results. Forty days into the war, neither the regime change dream materialized, nor Iran’s ability to mount an effective defense was eliminated, nor did people come to the streets to overthrow the government.

Explosion in oil prices: Trump’s nightmare

Kayhan wrote in an article about Iran’s optimal use of the current situation: The explosion in global oil prices is Trump’s nightmare. Iran is in a position where it can destroy the entire flow of Western energy. Targeting Iran’s infrastructure carries a cost that not only the United States, but the entire Western world cannot afford.

US trapped in self-inflicted quagmire 

Resalat shifted its focus to the failure of the US and Israel to achieve their goals before the start of the war. It wrote: The reality of the battlefield shows that the hegemonic war machine has not achieved any of its strategic objectives.

America knows how to start a war, not how to end one

In a commentary, Kayhan argues that US military calculations have reached a dead end. The article claims that Iran’s crushing responses against CENTCOM positions have pushed the White House into an arms-related impasse and an energy crisis.

Asymmetric deterrence in practice

Hamshahri pointed to Iran’s strategic victory against Trump’s blockade. According to the paper, Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, but it was Iran that broke through it and showcased a strategic win to the world.

Miscalculation behind attacks on Iran’s infrastructure

The Iran newspaper, in an article, examined the recent US attacks and argued that targeting public infrastructure is less a sign of strength and more evidence of a strategic shift after Washington failed to achieve its goals on the ground. When declared objectives cannot be met through confrontation, the effort shifts toward imposing economic and psychological costs on the population as a substitute for military success.

Strategic message to the US and its allies

Khorasan analyzed the shutdown of the UAE’s Fujairah port following the IRGC missile strike, writing that this port had been the most important hub for tanker traffic in the region. One point stands out above all: US protection failed to safeguard the tankers and the UAE’s strategic port.

What happens if both Bab al‑Mandab and the Strait of Hormuz are closed?  

Kayhan, in an article, examined the events that could follow the closure of the two strategic waterways, Bab al‑Mandab and the Strait of Hormuz. According to Kayhan, the convergence of security threats in these two strategic chokepoints would push global trade into a new phase—one in which rising transportation costs, disruptions in oil exports, pressure on the Suez Canal, and the spread of crisis to major world economies would be only part of the potential consequences of a simultaneous shutdown of these vital passages.

‘Trump’s mouth must be shut’  

Kayhan, in an article discussing how to silence Trump, wrote: The heroic defense by the brave and revolutionary armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran is, these nights in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, writing a golden chapter in the history of Greater Iran. In recent days, the Persian Gulf has once again become the focal point of the global balance of power—where the US terrorist military, in strategic desperation, has turned frantically to a chain of blind acts of aggression.

The shocking death of the main anti‑Iranian Zionist lobbyist

Hamshahri published an analysis clarifying the political character of Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator from South Carolina, in relation to Iran. According to Hamshahri, Graham’s death has left Zionist groups and anti‑government Iranian activists more grief‑stricken than anyone else, as he had been one of the most aggressively anti‑Iranian figures in Congress for nearly two decades and never hesitated to show hostility toward the Iranian people.

Responding to enemy attacks with heavy blows to US strategic infrastructure

Kayhan dedicated an article to the recent US attacks on Iran’s infrastructure. It wrote that the terrorist US military has continued its aggressive strikes on Iran, targeting not only coastal infrastructure along the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and southern islands, but also two corridor points in Iran’s northeast.

Unilateralism on the decline

Jam‑e-Jam, in an analysis of the presence of senior officials from various countries at the funeral of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, quoted Mohsen Pak‑Ayeen as saying that a significant portion of the world’s countries hold critical views toward the war‑driven policies of the United States and the Israeli regime.

The ocean of mourners: The foundation of Iran's rise as a superpower

Military power and diplomacy within Iran’s negotiating team

Siasat‑e-Rooz, in its editorial, highlighted the combined military and diplomatic strength of Iran. Iran’s negotiating team represents both power and diplomacy: Ghalibaf is a politician who understands political and military dynamics. The foreign ministry and government members are optimistic about the outcome of the talks.

If Trump lacks the courage to restrain Netanyahu, Iran does

Siasat-e-Rooz devoted its editorial to one of the clauses in the recent understanding, which requires ending the war on all fronts of the Resistance Axis — a clause Israel has violated. According to the paper, if Trump cannot or does not want to restrain the Zionist regime, Iran can easily discipline it to ensure compliance with the agreement.

A power lever is not negotiable

Kayhan, in an article, described the Strait of Hormuz as a deterrent weapon that cannot be negotiated away. According to the paper, Trump's retreat to the negotiating table is the result of Iran’s battlefield strength and the steadfastness of the Iranian people.

Trump, the lying loser 

Kayhan wrote a note about Trump’s lies and his defeat: More than three months after the start of the US war against Iran, assessments published in American and Western media and think tanks show that many of Trump’s declared objectives in the war were not only unmet, but—according to media and experts—Trump has been labeled the major loser of the conflict.

Five achievements and the foundation of Iran’s new power

Jam‑e‑Jam evaluated Iran’s achievements and the need to preserve them. Despite crushing economic pressure, Iran has managed to turn threats into strategic opportunities and build five strong pillars of active deterrence: Demonstrating and consolidating military power, full‑spectrum retaliatory capability, creating the groundwork for regional uprisings, and establishing Iran’s position as a globally influential power.

Normalizing aggression: America’s new strategy toward Iran

Jam-e-Jam evaluated the US strategy toward Iran, quoting senior US‑affairs analyst Fouad Izadi. The main US objective in its current actions is to normalize attacks on Iran, similar to what is now seen in Lebanon, where Israel strikes whenever it wishes, and such attacks have become routine.

Whitewashing crimes under the IAEA’s seal

Siasat‑e-Rooz, in an article on Western moves and Rafael Grossi’s actions at the IAEA Board of Governors, wrote: While the United States and some European countries seek to whitewash their crimes against Iran, Tehran warned the Board of Governors about the catastrophic consequences of issuing any anti‑Iran resolution.

Washington’s strategic miscalculation

Donya‑e‑Eqtesad argues that the core problem in negotiations lies in the US approach. Washington’s behavior in recent years — especially in recent days — shows that a significant part of its strategic calculations is based on the logic of the “chicken game.” According to this logic, the US continues economic and military pressure during negotiations and repeatedly violates the ceasefire in an attempt to force Tehran to retreat.

Kayhan: The world pays the price of instability and conflict

Kayhan, in an article, addressed the global crisis triggered after the US and Israeli attack on Iran. It argues that the joint strikes by the United States and the Israeli regime created a regional conflict that spread across the Persian Gulf and Lebanon, disrupted major shipping routes—including the Strait of Hormuz—forced vessels to reroute, and severely restricted global energy flows and supply chains.