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 victory does not require the same patience as a historical 9,000-year standoff.
- Iran's leadership is aware of the diminishing U.S. weapon stockpiles and the unpopularity of the ongoing war in America.
Iran’s leaders feel their own victory is at hand and won’t require the same epic patience as a historical standoff. They are betting that military pressure will ultimately force the United States to accept their control over the crucial waterway for global energy.
They are aware of the diminishing stockpiles of key U.S. weapons such as advanced missile interceptors. Additionally, they recognize 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 ahead of U.S. congressional elections.
伊朗领导人相信胜利触手可及，时间在他们一边
伊朗领导人认为，他们的胜利即将到来，不需要像历史上的对峙那样的耐心。他们押注于军事压力最终将迫使美国接受他们对这一全球能源关键水道的控制。
他们意识到美国一些关键武器库存正在减少，比如先进的导弹拦截器。此外，他们也知道这场战争在美国国内深受民众反感。只要霍尔木兹海峡大部分关闭，油价和其他商品的价格将在美国国会选举之前保持高位。