Donelli says three-day Iran strikes may not change conflict
By The BriefBrief
International relations professor Federico Donelli argues that a three-day joint offensive against Iran would not necessarily produce a decisive political outcome. He questions whether military pressure is intended to constrain Iran's capabilities or push it into talks, and whether any gains could be sustained without provoking a wider regional crisis.
WHO:Federico Donelli, an associate professor of international relations at the University of Trieste
WHAT:Donelli argues that a three-day joint attack on Iran would not necessarily change the conflict decisively.
WHEN:Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 12:36 PM ET
WHERE:Italy
WHY:Donelli says the outcome depends on whether military pressure is intended to constrain Iran's capabilities or push it to negotiate, and whether it could be sustained without a wider regional crisis.
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