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The US is under enormous domestic pressure not to carry out large-scale attacks - and the Iranians are aware of this too

CNN Portugal31 August 2026 at 12:34

The United States faces enormous domestic pressure not to carry out large-scale attacks, and this situation is also perceived by Iran. The analysis comes from Daniela Melo, a specialist in American politics.

The context involves recent surgical attacks carried out by the US against the Iranian island of Larak. These attacks marked the end of six months of a conflict.

The war was initially heralded by President Donald Trump as a short-term operation, which contrasts with the reality of a conflict that stretched on for months.

The current dynamics show a delicate balance, where American internal pressure influences military decisions, and Tehran demonstrates awareness of this strategic vulnerability of the US.

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