Cum încearcă Iranul să forțeze mâna SUA: Strategia prin care Teheranul crește costurile confruntării fără a declanșa un război la scară largă

Iran is betting on its ability to outlast Washington by transforming trade routes and maritime corridors into pressure points, according to Gulf officials and analysts. Instead of seeking a decisive military victory, Tehran is pursuing a controlled escalation strategy aimed at extending the conflict without triggering a large-scale war. The goal is to convince the U.S. and its allies that managing the crisis is costlier than accepting Iran's demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's threats extend beyond the Strait, targeting key maritime routes and energy infrastructure, reflecting a broader strategy to increase the costs of protecting global trade. Tehran believes it can endure economic pressure longer than the U.S.-led coalition can withstand disruptions to global commerce and energy markets, hoping to influence future negotiations.