مقاله خوبی درباره جنگ ایران و آمریکاFor much of the past four decades, the strategic debate over Ir…
انتشار: 2026/07/27 10:14 UTC
مقاله خوبی درباره جنگ ایران و آمریکاFor much of the past four decades, the strategic debate over Iran has revolved around one recurring assumption that Tehran is a fundamentally reactive power. Whether responding to sanctions, assassinations, cyberattacks, or military strikes, Iran has often been portrayed as a state whose actions are driven primarily by retaliation. This assumption has shaped Washington's military posture, informed the security calculations of America's Gulf partners, and reinforced the belief that overwhelming military superiority would ultimately constrain Iran's ambitions. That assumption is becoming dangerously obsolete.The latest assessment by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and the Critical Threats Project should not be read merely as another battlefield update. It is better understood as a warning that many policymakers continue to misinterpret the nature of the conflict itself.Iran is no longer fighting simply to answer American attacks. It is pursuing a coherent strategic design aimed at fundamentally reshaping the security architecture of the Persian Gulf and, by extension, altering the balance of power across the Middle East.The distinction is profound. Retaliation seeks revenge, strategy seeks transformation.For decades, American policymakers have measured success by counting destroyed missile launchers, intercepted drones, eliminated commanders, or degraded military infrastructure. Iran, however, appears to be measuring something entirely different. Its objective is not necessarily to win conventional battles against the United States, a goal Tehran knows is militarily unrealistic. Instead, it seeks to redefine the political, economic, and psychological conditions under which American power operates in the region.This represents a classic example of asymmetric grand strategy. Rather than competing directly with the United States in areas where Washington enjoys overwhelming advantages, Iran is attempting to change the rules of competition altogether. It aims to transform American superiority into an expensive liability, Gulf dependence into strategic uncertainty, and maritime security into a permanent bargaining chip."✍️ Opinion by Dr Jannus TH Siahaanmiddleeastmonitor.com/20260726-america-is…
