Iran Has The 'Upper Hand' In War Against US And Israel, Ex-MI6 Chief Says

President Donald Trump speaks during the swearing in for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Washington.

Iran has the “upper hand” in its war against the US and Israel, according to a former MI6 chief.

Donald Trump insisted overnight that Tehran wants a deal to end the conflict “so badly” after he declared a five-day ceasefire, but Iran has accused the US of “negotiating with itself”.

Meanwhile, Israel and Iran are still exchanging strikes ...