Yakovleff says US-Iran lull reflects constraints, not diplomacy

Key points

• Michel Yakovleff said the pause in US-Iran hostilities should not be interpreted as evidence of diplomatic progress.
• He identified political pressure, military logistics and industrial capacity as factors shaping the current reduction in fighting.
• Yakovleff said continued US operations against Iran could weaken Washington’s deterrence, alliance assurances and ability to maintain wider commitments.