Victor Davis Hanson: Iran’s ‘Art of the Steal’ Fails—Why Trump Isn’t Buying Tehran’s Bluffs

Tehran is currently banking on the hope that the United States will buckle under economic pressure, yet their strategy ignores the reality of a commander-in-chief focused on decisive negotiation rather than retreat. While the Iranian regime attempts to shield itself behind threats to Gulf oil and water supplies, internal power struggles between the IRGC and a fractured military suggest a government in total disarray, argues Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words.”

Iran’s Harsh Reality on the Streets of Tehran

On the streets of Tehran, a mother and daughter prepare and sell homemade cutlet sandwiches for just 75 cents each. What looks like a simple street food scene is also a reflection of the hard financial reality many Iranians are living through today. As food prices rise and everyday life becomes more difficult, families like this are finding ways to survive by turning to small street businesses. In this video, we follow their full process — from cooking and setting up to serving customers on the street — and see how deeply Iran’s economic situation is affecting ordinary people. This is more than a food video. It’s a story about resilience, family, and the reality of trying to make a living when even basic food is becoming harder to afford.

Life in Tehran since the ceasefire: How Iranian society is evolving

As the stalemate continues in the Strait of Hormuz and peace talks between Washington and Tehran appear to be stalled, life in Iran seems to have returned to normal since the ceasefire. Society is even undergoing a major transformation, a process that began several months ago and has intensified against the backdrop of the war in recent weeks.

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