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Investinglive analyst Eamonn Sheridan stated that the post-war political landscape in Iran has decisively shifted towards a more hardline and confrontational stance. This has cast a new shadow over the prospects of resolving issues through negotiations and increased the long-term instability risks in the region. According to The Wall Street Journal, the removal of top Iranian leaders in the early stages of the conflict has actually accelerated the rise of more radical figures. At the core of this shift is Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba, and the new leadership includes many individuals with long-standing ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a history of radical behavior, and key positions in the political and security structure. Additionally, disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has become a central means for Iran to exert pressure, exacerbating volatility in the global energy markets and adding another layer of economic risk. Despite growing economic pressures and ongoing negotiations, the disagreements between Iran and the United States remain immense. Overall, the war has not steered Iran's political landscape in a direction favorable to de-escalation. On the contrary, it has strengthened the hardliners' control, increased regional influence through disrupting crucial energy transport routes, and heightened the likelihood of a deeper, more protracted confrontation.