US President Donald Trump is continuously giving one statement after another regarding the Middle East war. In his recent statement, while referring to World War I, World War II and Vietnam War, he said that his aim was to give a big message. America has faced the biggest wars in history, but today there is a country which is challenging it again and again. Which is neither a powerful nation nor an advanced nation in terms of technology. That means Iran is an Islamic nation. The question is, is Iran really the real “Tis Markhan”? Is his power enough to make a superpower like America cry “tears of blood”? The answer to this is not straightforward, but is hidden in many layers. As :
1. What about conventional warfare versus asymmetric forces?
If we directly compare the military strength between America and Iran, then the US still has the most powerful army in the world. It has state-of-the-art weapons, global military bases and a defense budget of billions of dollars. In comparison, Iran appears weak in conventional warfare. But Iran’s real strength lies in Asymmetric Warfare. That is, instead of direct confrontation, it harms America through guerilla tactics, proxy war and regional networks. This is the reason why it causes trouble to a big power even with less resources. Victory in this war is not achieved by strength, but by strategy, patience and “mind games”. This is the reason why even small countries are able to challenge big powers.
2. Proxy Network: How Iran’s Biggest Power?
Iran has created a strong network in the Middle East. Like Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthi in Yemen and Shia militia in Iraq-Syria. These organizations directly iran Do not appear to be fighting for, but furthering its interests. America fought long wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but these proxy forces constantly challenged its strategy. This is the reason why many times America had to suffer more losses from “small attacks” than from direct war.
3. What is the real strength of Iran?
Iran’s geographical disadvantage is its real strength. Hilly terrain, desert and strategic location protect it from external attacks. Especially its hold on Hormuz Strait is very important. This is a major route for the world’s oil supply. If Iran increases tension here, the entire world economy may be shaken. This is why America also thinks many times before direct confrontation.
4. Why are missiles and drones dangerous?
Iran has greatly strengthened its ballistic missile and drone technology in the last few years. Its missiles can reach Israel and the Gulf countries, where American bases are also present. This is the reason that even though Iran does not have an air force or navy like America, it has the ability to carry out major attacks from a distance.
5. Has the US not learned a lesson from Vietnam?
Donald Trump did not mention the Vietnam War just like that. America was technologically ahead in that war, but still could not win. Iran adopted this model. Avoid direct combat, engage the enemy for a longer period of time, increase his costs. This “war of attrition” poses the biggest challenge for America.
6. What happened in Afghanistan War?
It is important to mention the Afghanistan War because it shows that even a superpower can get trapped in a long “asymmetric war”. America fought for 20 years, but ultimately it had to retreat. Iran adopted a similar strategy. He is avoiding a direct collision. Is busy creating proxy and regional pressure. This is the reason that even if Iran is small militarily, it can entangle America for a long time and force it to pay a heavy price.
7. How is Iran stronger than before even after the ban?
America has imposed strict economic sanctions on Iran, which had a huge impact on its economy. But despite this, Iran did not allow itself to be completely broken. Oil smuggling, alternative trade networks and relations with countries like China-Russia kept it alive. That is, despite economic pressure, he did not bow down completely – this also shows his “stubborn strength”.
8. Can Iran really defeat America?
The direct answer to this question is, no. Iran cannot defeat America in a conventional war, but the real game is not of “win-loss”, but of “loss”. Iran can ensure that if there is a war, America will have to pay a heavy price by taking the lives of soldiers like Ssai, costing billions of dollars, tarnishing its global image and creating turmoil in the oil market. That means America may win, but the price will be so high that it can be an experience like “blood and tears”.
In this respect, Donald Trump’s statement may be more strategic, but there is a political truth hidden in it. Iran is not a traditional superpower, but it is a master of “asymmetrical warfare.” In big wars like World War I and World War II, power meant big armies and weapons. But in today’s times, strategy, network and patience are equally important. That is why calling Iran “Tis Markhan” is neither completely wrong nor completely right. It cannot defeat America, but it can definitely cause huge damage by entangling it for a long time, as is being seen in the Middle East War. This is the real strength of Iran.
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