How Iran is able to beat the US in its warIn a rambling address to the American people on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump claimed that the US war against Iran has been a success, vowing to "finish the job … very fast". This should have dispelled any doubt that Iran could retaliate against American forces with precision and without fear. The US waged war on Iran with a framework honed against weaker, more isolated adversaries. What Iran has demonstrated is not just resilience, but the ability of a weaker state steadily to erode a superpower's advantages. The future of the Middle East -- and of American power -- hinges on whether the US internalises the lessons of its miscalculation in Iran.

Source: Bangkok Post April 05, 2026 23:39 UTC