NATO was focused on Iraq [
Operation Desert Shield (1990 - 1991);
Operation Desert Storm (1991);
Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003 - 2010);
Operation New Dawn (2010 - 2011)] to defeat Saddam regime and reshape the political landscape of Iraq. NATO was also focused on a series of COIN operations in
different countries including the ongoing
Operation Inherent Resolve to defeat hostile Salafi-Jihadi networks. Israel is focused on degrading the Axis of Resistance elements in
Gaza,
West Bank,
Syria, and
Lebanon. Iran was not in focus until these challenges were addressed. Now the focus is on Iran.
NATO
has not given up on Ukraine and Russian losses in Ukraine are staggering for limited gains in war (see
this and
this). Trump desire better relations with Russia for
his interests, this is why he is pushing for a negotiated outcome in this war. The US is also addressing its "low on ammunition" problem (
click).
Underestimating an opponent is a significant mistake, a lesson that is typically ignored. You
claimed that the Iran-led Axis of Resistance will defeat Israel in war but said movement has lost much ground and capability due to ongoing clashes with Israel and the US in reality. Saudi Arabia also absorbed many strikes from Houthi in war. The GCC collective can overthrow Houthi with American support and Iran might find itself on the receiving end from multiple sides if war breaks out on a larger scale.
Hezbollah was
routed from Syria and nearly crippled in Lebanon not long ago but Israel continues to monitor the situation on the ground and respond to potential threats in the region.
STATUS UPDATE
Saddam regime in Iraq = Defeated
Qaddafi regime in Libya = Defeated
Assad regime in Syria = Defeated
ISIL in Syria and Iraq = Defeated
Hezbollah in Syria and Lebanon = Defeated
Hamas in Gaza = Under attack
Houthi in Yemen = Under attack
Iran went from
not willing to negotiate to having
constructive talks with the US in 7 years.
These talks are a welcome development but they are happening
at the backdrop of American military buildup in the Middle East and threats from Trump. Repeatedly claiming that the US is lacking in power, achievements in war, and options when ground realities seem to show otherwise is a delusion. Iran has comparable or better achievements in comparison? There is not much to be proud of in your shoes. Hope or prayers for a solution but don't assume that others cannot fight. This level of arrogance is contrary to Islamic teachings.