Iran’s leaders believe a victory is within reach, and that time is on their side
- Iran's leaders are confident that military pressure will compel the U.S. to accept their control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- They believe that time is on their side in achieving this victory.
- Iran is aware of the diminishing stockpiles of key U.S. weapons and the unpopularity of the war among Americans.
- They anticipate that keeping the strait largely closed will maintain high prices for gas and other goods.
Iran’s leaders feel their own victory is at hand and won’t require the same epic patience as a 9,000-year standoff with an adversary. They are betting that military pressure will ultimately force the United States to accept their control over the crucial waterway for global energy.
They know about the diminishing stockpiles of key U.S. weapons such as advanced missile interceptors. They are also aware that the war is deeply unpopular with Americans.
As long as the strait is largely closed, the price of gas and other goods will stay high, which they believe will further their strategic goals.
伊朗领导人相信胜利触手可及，时间站在他们这一边
伊朗领导人相信，他们的胜利即将到来，不需要像与对手的9000年对峙那样的耐心。他们押注于军事压力最终将迫使美国接受他们对全球能源关键水道的控制。
他们知道美国关键武器库存正在减少，例如先进的导弹拦截器。他们也意识到战争在美国民众中极不受欢迎。
只要霍尔木兹海峡大部分关闭，汽油和其他商品的价格将保持高位，他们认为这将进一步推动他们的战略目标。