Iran bets on war of attrition against the US
- Posted on July 21, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Iran adopts a calculated approach to escalating US military tensions, deliberately sidestepping direct confrontation while pursuing indirect pressure tactics. Tehran's strategic calculus centers on weaponizing global energy markets, threatening petroleum supply disruptions to compel Washington into policy reassessment. This measured posture reflects Iran's preference for sustained asymmetric competition over rapid military escalation, maximizing leverage through economic coercion.
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Iran bets on war of attrition against the US
As US airstrikes persist in Iran, Iranian authorities are, for now, avoiding a full-scale confrontation. Their strategy is to leverage the threat of global energy disruption to force Washington to reconsider its approach.
