There's not much time left for Trump! Foreign media say that Iran knows its cards well! On March 6, foreign media published an article stating that the current U.S.-Iran conflict is being operated on two completely different timelines in Washington and Tehran. Trump needs quick results, while Iran only needs to survive. Trump has the war politically, and if the war ends with a dramatic breakthrough, such as Iran's nuclear program being dismantled or Tehran forced into negotiations, he can claim he has toughened up.
However, if the conflict continues, the cost may appear at the ballot box. The U.S. midterm elections are approaching, and wars rarely become more popular over time. For Tehran, victory does not mean militarily defeating the United States. It simply means that after the political winds in Washington change, the Islamic Republic still stands firm. Iran understands the rhythm of American politics, creating pressure, division, and voter fatigue through prolonged warfare.
Therefore, Iran's strategy seems simple: endure the strikes, retaliate carefully, and prolong the conflict long enough to apply political pressure in Washington. Time becomes Iran's most valuable weapon. Obviously, it must be said that this analysis by foreign media is very thorough. In short, the U.S. advantage is to end the war quickly, and cannot be dragged into a quagmire. Iran's strategy is to do the opposite, to hold the U.S. back, forcing the U.S. to withdraw early under multiple pressures such as election pressure, public opinion reversal, and military expenditure.
Evidently, strategically, Iran clearly knows its cards, which is time. Therefore, the more Iran resists and holds the U.S. back, the more nervous the U.S. becomes inside. In fact, under Iran's counterattack, Gulf countries have already been unable to bear it, and now Saudi Arabia and other countries have come out to put pressure on the U.S., claiming to consider canceling their investment commitments, which is undoubtedly hitting Trump's weakness. Of course, Trump faces troubles far beyond this. In fact, the U.S. missile stockpile is also running low. From all aspects, the U.S. finds it difficult to sustain. Perhaps, the U.S. has reached the point where it has to withdraw.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858899208869897/
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