Iran's High-Stakes Gamble: Calculated Escalation Against US and Israel
An in-depth look at Iran's risky strategy of absorbing strikes longer than its adversaries can sustain the pain and costs, as explained by BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
In its ongoing confrontation with the United States and Israel, Iran's approach appears to rest on a carefully calculated strategy of escalation. The Islamic Republic seems to believe that it can weather strikes and retaliation longer than its adversaries can bear the pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
This high-stakes gamble is rooted in Iran's unique geopolitical position and the lessons it has learned from past conflicts. As a regional power with a vast territory, a sizable population, and significant military capabilities, Iran possesses the resilience to absorb a certain level of punishment. The country's leadership likely calculates that its willingness to sustain more pain than its foes can endure will ultimately give it an advantage in the long run.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: BBC News
