Opinion: Iran-US Conflict - A War Neither Side Can Easily Win
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US-Iran Conflict Escalates: No Easy Win for Either Side in Regional Tensions
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News18•09-03-2026, 14:06
US-Iran Conflict Escalates: No Easy Win for Either Side in Regional Tensions
•Israel's air strikes on Iran were expected, following a significant US naval and air build-up aimed at degrading Iran's capabilities and economy.
•Iran, aware of being targeted, prepared with a succession plan for Ayatollah Khomeini and relied on its large stockpiles of missiles and drones for retaliation.
•Iran's strategy involves drawing the region into conflict, exhausting Western air defense missiles, and potentially shutting the Straits of Hormuz to impact the global economy.
•The US shifted its objectives from regime change to destroying Iran's military capabilities, while regional nations secretly pushed for action against Iran despite public denials.
•Both the US and Iran face significant challenges; the US lacks infinite resources, while Iran risks losing local support due to collateral damage.