A war the U.S. is winning on the battlefield—but losing in the global system

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522 | Winning the Battle, Losing the War: Inside the Iran Conflict’s Strategic Failure

MAR 26, 202617 MIN
Target USA Podcast by WTOP

522 | Winning the Battle, Losing the War: Inside the Iran Conflict’s Strategic Failure

MAR 26, 202617 MIN

Description

The United States and Israel have devastated Iran’s military capabilities—crippling its air defenses, missile systems, and leadership ranks.But the bigger picture tells a different story.In this episode, Dana Stroul, Research Director at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, explains how Iran is using asymmetric tactics to disrupt global energy flows, pressure the economy, and hold strategic leverage—even after major battlefield losses.The result: tactical success for the U.S., but no clear strategic win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.