【U.S. Aircraft Carrier Enters the Middle East, Iran Shows No Fear: It's Actually a "Moving Target"】
The arrival of the U.S. aircraft carrier has escalated tensions in the Middle East, but Iran is not backing down. Iran directly challenged the U.S. military threat, stating that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is ready to retaliate. Moreover, Iranian military officials openly dismissed the U.S. aircraft carrier battle group, sending a message through state television that the large-scale deployment of U.S. forces does not threaten Iran, but instead exposes their own vulnerability. These expensive warships will ultimately become "moving targets" for Iranian missiles.
According to AFP, Iran not only took a hard line verbally, but also launched a visually striking psychological warfare campaign. On January 26, a giant political billboard was erected in the center of Tehran's Revolution Square, depicting an American aircraft carrier suffering a devastating attack with blood flowing on its deck. Next to the billboard, Persian and English text warned with the meaning of "reaping what you sow" or "double retaliation."
This kind of public opinion warfare is undoubtedly Iran's strong response to the arrival of the U.S. aircraft carrier. Whether it can deter Trump is unlikely, and may even have the opposite effect. Before the "Iran-Israel War," the U.S. might have been cautious about attacking Iran, but after the "Iran-Israel War," the U.S. has a better understanding of Iran's military strength and has become bolder about attacking Iran than before.
In addition, since Trump captured Maduro, he has become more confident, believing himself to be "invincible." Iran's tough response may anger Trump, potentially leading to his acceleration of the "military action."
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