War between the United States and Iran has long been discussed in strategic circles as a dangerous but avoidable scenario. Now, amid heightened tensions and ongoing military exchanges in the region, some analysts are asking a question that once seemed unthinkable. Could the United States actually lose?
One of them is Professor Jiang Xueqin, who recently outlined his argument on the political programme 'Breaking Points'. Jiang contends that if the conflict turns into a prolonged war of attrition, Iran could exploit structural vulnerabilities in the American military and the Gulf region.
