Voices that cut through

Key figures on the war, the ceasefire, and what comes next

Benjamin Netanyahu
“This allows us to do what I have been hoping to do for 40 years — to deliver a crushing blow to the terror regime."
Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel
On the strikes
Negar Mortazavi
“Maximum pressure has not produced surrender from Iran since Trump's first term. In fact, it has produced the exact opposite."
Negar Mortazavi
Senior Fellow, Center for International Policy
On the strategy
Trita Parsi
“Trump needed an exit, and he took it. The next two weeks will be decisive."
Trita Parsi
Exec. VP, Quincy Institute
On the ceasefire
Ahron Bregman
“The Iranian regime is still in place. Its ballistic missile programme could be rebuilt very quickly."
Ahron Bregman
Military Historian, King's College London
On the outcome

Source: Public statements and on-record commentary during the 2026 US-Iran conflict.