Former Pakistani army commander Tariq Khan told Al Jazeera that the US failure to impose conditions on Iran through military means demonstrates "a fundamental difference between destroying targets and compelling an adversary to accept one's political solutions." He added that the impact on the balance of influence is immense, with Iran consequently adopting the highest stance in negotiations, insisting that the US must address broader demands as a prerequisite for further talks. Tariq Khan believes that the evolving negotiation positions provide a solid basis for Iran potentially having gained a strategic advantage, even if the ultimate outcome remains unresolved.