# Victor Davis Hanson: What the Situation On the Ground In Iran Actually Looks Like

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Podcast: [Daily Signal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-signal-329416)
Published: 2026-08-04T21:00:00+00:00
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Iran’s strategy may be less about negotiating with President Donald Trump and more about delaying, dragging out the conflict and waiting for the Democrat Socialists to take power in Congress.But while the Left claims Trump is running out of time, the reality on the ground suggests Iran is the one being squeezed, with its economy, military and industrial infrastructure steadily deteriorating. Victor David Hanson argues that Iran may be trying to survive until the 2026 midterms, but the growing radicalism of the Democrat Party could ultimately give Trump and Republicans a political advantage on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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