The Trump administration considers that the best strategy to deal with Iran is to transform the conflict into a low-intensity confrontation that can be sustained longer than the adversary, abandoning hope of a quick resolution. This approach is described as the last card available to the American President.
With the midterm elections scheduled less than two months away, the timing of this strategy becomes particularly relevant for the Republican campaign. The article suggests that the White House believes it can "win" through a sustained draw, maintaining pressure on Iran without resorting to full military escalation.
The plan is based on the premise that the United States has greater resources and capacity to maintain a prolonged conflict compared to Iran. This option allows Trump to maintain a tough posture toward Iran without the political risks of an open war.
The strategy emerges in a context of deteriorating relations between Washington and Tehran, after the American withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal. The American President seems to be betting that a prolonged confrontation, without dramatic escalation, could convince voters that his tough approach is effective in containing Iran.
