Thanks for pointing that out. No one doubts US is military superior to Iran by 100x, however objectives are important. Apart from degrading Irans industrial base which supports its missile, drone production nothing else was achieved. That objective was easiest to achieve given Iran has no airforce, limited air defences and they can't defend 1000's buildings no one can. However that 85% figure is grossly misleading and politically motivated to keep their moronic bosses happy.
I would argue that the US is facing negative consequences as a result, diplomatic isolation, unable to open SOH which will lead to gulfies curtailing their US investments, Iran has a new income a toll both which will allow them to earn billions evey year, Russia earning lots so sanctions have less effect, nuclear sites and materials still not secured, and all of this is allowing China to get stronger.
Rational discussion feels great.
Rational discussion feels great.
The United States possesses strong military strength, but its decisions regarding war have made major mistakes.
The first mistake: insufficient preparation. Take the Gulf War at the height of the U.S. as an example: the U.S.-led multinational forces prepared for six months of combat readiness, with a force of 700,000 troops. In this war, we have not seen the United States prepare for war in a similar way.
Second mistake: Wrong timing. After the war broke out, Trump called on the Iranian people to take to the streets to resist the government. However, in January, when the Iranian riots broke out, the United States and Israel did not intervene by force, but only provided emotional support through the media. After the assassination of Iranian leaders, the new government took control of the country and then eliminated spies from the United States, Israel, and India. The U.S. and Israel launched a war at this time, having already lost the support of Iran's internal opposition forces.
The third mistake: path dependency. The U.S. kidnapped Maduro, and Trump believed he could control a country at a small cost, so in the first attack, Iran's Supreme Leader was killed. There were many opposition factions in Venezuela. When the U.S. kidnapped Maduro, there was no resistance from the Venezuelan army; only the Cuban troops defending Maduro were all killed. Iran's situation is different; it is a religious state, with the Revolutionary Guard and resistance groups serving as the armed forces of this religion. Moreover, the U.S. and Israel bombed schools and hospitals to threaten the Iranian people, and such anti-human behavior only creates more resistance.
The fourth mistake: tactical error. Khamenei is a conservative who has always tried to maintain peace at the lowest cost, but the United States and Israel have killed him. Conservatism will be killed by the United States and Israel, while radicalism will have a chance to survive. So, before the ceasefire, Iran conducted 100 rounds of "real commitment" combat operations.
Fifth mistake: Not clearly defining tactical objectives. America's tactical objectives have shifted from the initial regime change and nuclear issues. A new tactical goal has recently been added: opening up the Strait of Hormuz. However, none of these tactical objectives were achieved.
However, these mistakes inevitably happen. Trump has already taken all the power, and Jewish lobbying groups have a significant impact on U.S. decision-making. The United States has used its veto seven times in the Security Council to protect Israel. Trump dismissed many U.S. military generals who opposed war and war proposals.
This war has had a huge impact on the United States. The United States may lose its dominance in the Middle East, Middle Eastern countries seriously doubt its military strength, and the dollar-oil system is collapsing. US dollar debt interest rates continue to rise, severely impacting the dollar's hegemony. The U.S. performance in the war has proven that it cannot engage in conventional warfare with China, and its dominance in the Asia-Pacific region is being lost. Russia is the biggest beneficiary of this war, and America's allies have suffered heavy losses.
The United States will not accept such a result. Next, the U.S. will take even more reckless actions.