Five Ways The Iran War Can End

Jane Kinninmont
Mar 10, 2026 | 20:39 IST

Iranian regime may survive or collapse, that’s obvious. But either outcome can, in turn, have multiple results, from confrontation to accommodation, or many things in between. Some scenarios

Columnist based in London

Over the past few days, Trump has said there are “no time limits”, on the war he initiated with Iran. Meanwhile, Iran’s leaders want to convey the message that they can endure the attacks. They hope US attention span will prove short. Israeli leadership is committed to changing the Iranian regime, even if this means the collapse of the Iranian state.
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