Trump Underestimated Iran's Resilience: Diplomacy Now the Only Way Out of War

• US and Israel launched conflict without clear goals or exit strategy, underestimating Iran's defensive capabilities.
• Iran responded robustly, striking US bases and Israel, and threatening the Strait of Hormuz, defying expectations of quick capitulation.
• Military victory for US and Israel now elusive; Trump must pivot to a diplomatic solution and compel Netanyahu to comply.
• Iran's resilience stems from revolutionary Islamism, ideological rigidity with pragmatic flexibility, and a dedicated security apparatus.
• Many Iranians, despite internal issues, rally against external aggression, supporting a 'mosaic defense' strategy.