BOMBSHELL: FATAL FLAW in US WAR STRATEGY v Iran /Col Jacques Baud

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Col Jacques Baud argues that Western countries—and even Israel—poorly understand the culture, mentality, and strategic thinking of the Middle East, which leads to misjudging conflicts in the region.

A key difference discussed is the concept of victory. In Western military thinking, victory usually means destroying or defeating the enemy. In contrast, the speaker claims that in many Islamic or Middle Eastern perspectives, victory is more about perseverance and not giving up, even against a stronger opponent. This idea is connected to the concept of “jihad,” which the speaker says is often misunderstood in the West. Rather than meaning “holy war,” it can refer to a personal struggle or resistance, including resisting fear and continuing the fight despite hardship.

Because of this mindset, the speaker argues that Iran and its allies may be willing to endure heavy losses and long conflicts without surrendering, viewing persistence itself as victory. This contrasts with Western political rhetoric, such as statements by Donald Trump declaring quick victory in military operations.

The discussion suggests that Iran’s leadership—including figures like Masoud Pezeshkian—frames the conflict differently, emphasizing resistance, endurance, and demands for recognition of Iran’s rights and reparations rather than immediate military success.

Overall, the argument is that different cultural views of war, victory, and sacrifice shape how each side approaches the conflict, which may make the war longer and harder to resolve.