Iran Is Weaker Than America. That’s Exactly Why It’s Winning.
America has the most powerful military in history, yet Iran — weaker, poorer, and isolated — keeps dictating the terms of the conflict. The reason is a doctrine of asymmetric endurance: proxy networks, nuclear ambiguity, and a willingness to absorb punishment that turns America’s overwhelming force into a liability. When the weaker party chooses which bad options you take, they’re not the weaker party anymore.