Originally Posted by
RippinClapBombs
Here’s my vague answer to your question without having the publish an entire essay. It has applied real pressure on Iran’s capabilities and behavior. We have essentially destroyed Iran’s entire military infrastructure. With the broader campaign (naval blockades and sanctions enforcement) they have constrained Iran’s leverage. Now, suddenly Iran is open to negotiations…wow… I wonder why they have a sudden change of heart to be diplomatic with the West?
What results from this “excursion” is TBT.
I'll agree with you that we have significantly weakened Iran's conventional forces. And yet ... All they need are drones , mines, and speedboats with RPGs to completely close the Strait. Two tankers were fired on today and turned around. Given that capability, the fact that we have seriously weakened their more conventional forces is a nice sound bite, but it doesn't change the reality on the ground.
Where have we seen this movie before?