US saw through Iran's plan to continue intensive war - opinion
In the US and other Western countries, it is believed that the continuation of large-scale hostilities could play into the hands of the Iranian authorities, allowing them to distract the population from economic problems. Therefore,…
Assessment
Western intelligence assessments suggest Iran benefits from a prolonged large-scale war, which could distract its population from domestic economic crises. The U.S. is reportedly countering this by intensifying economic pressure and maintaining the blockade, even at the cost of a closed Strait of Hormuz. Analysts believe Tehran is trying to provoke a wider conflict with the U.S., hoping American casualties, fuel price spikes, and domestic pressure will force a ceasefire. The key question is whether Washington can sustain its current strategy without being drawn into a broader war.