Military analyst and reserve lieutenant colonel Oleg Ivannikov says it is still too early to speak of a failed US military operation in the Middle East.

In his view, Washington may use the two-week ceasefire to move additional forces into the region and then deliver a major strike on Iran. Ivannikov argues that the United States has not been defeated and is still building up its military presence for further action.

He also says the US could employ what he describes as a multidomain strike as a demonstrative model of modern warfare. According to Ivannikov, the talks with Teheran should be seen as a diversion designed to give the Pentagon time to strengthen its military potential. For that reason, he believes such signals should not be taken at face value and that the Iranian leadership should prepare for a serious confrontation.

Ivannikov explained that a multidomain strike involves a coordinated operation carried out simultaneously across several environments. In this case, he said, that would mean synchronized action on land, at sea, including under water, in the air, in space and in cyberspace.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. As part of a possible deal, the sides are expected to discuss lifting all sanctions on Teheran, while Iran would retain control over the Strait of Hormuz.