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14:45Now PlayingIs Iran Outsmarting the Trump Administration?
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14:45Now PlayingHawk examines the strategic objectives of the United States, Israel, and Iran as military tensions rise in the Middle East. Central to the discussion is whether the Iranian regime possesses a more sophisticated understanding of political will and logistics than current American leadership. While the Trump administration targets military infrastructure, the Iranian government leverages economic pressure through the insurance industry to functionally close the Strait of Hormuz. This maneuver spikes gas prices, disrupts global aluminum supplies, and threatens the stability of democracy in Iraq through nationwide power outages.
The geographical reality of Iran, defined by its massive mountain ranges and a population of 92 million, presents significant obstacles for any ground campaign or attempt at regime change. The video addresses the escalation trap described by Robert Pape and the differing goals of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. Insights from Jonathan V. Last and the Bulwark provide a framework for understanding why destroying physical targets often fails to trigger the political collapse of a determined theocracy. Success in war requires more than lethal force; it demands a clear definition of victory and an exit plan, both of which appear absent from the current strategy.
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