Strategy of Attrition – US Changes Tactics Against Iran
The US has shifted to a long-term 'attrition' campaign against Iran, aiming for either Tehran's full capitulation or an internal crisis. The new approach includes strikes on economic and logistical infrastructure, including IRGC facilities, transport hubs, and power grids. The Trump administration rules out compromises, and pressure will increase.
The US has changed its strategy toward Iran, moving to a long-term 'attrition' campaign. According to the Lebanese newspaper Nidaa al-Watan, the US administration is discussing not the timing of pressure but its limits. The ultimate goal is to force Iran to choose between full capitulation on Washington's terms or an unprecedented internal crisis that could lead to the regime's collapse. Anonymous sources report that the White House is firmly determined to compel Tehran to sign a treaty without compromises. This tough message was conveyed to the Lebanese leadership during a meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Donald Trump in Washington. The new approach does not involve traditional combat but represents a systematic assault on Iran's economic and logistical potential. Targets will include IRGC facilities, government institutions, transport hubs, bridges, supply lines, and civilian infrastructure, including power plants. The strategy takes into account Iran's internal crisis: according to US assessments, Mojtaba Khamenei has failed to consolidate his position, and rumors of his poor health add uncertainty. The economic strangulation is expected to weaken Tehran's influence and stabilize the situation in southern Lebanon. This week, CENTCOM commander General Brad Cooper will visit Beirut to discuss expanding demilitarized zones ahead of the August 4 meeting in Rome. The administration has made it clear that attrition of the enemy has become a key strategic goal, and pressure will increase.