US's "short war" plan against Iran failed: Threat of long-term confrontation
US 'Short War' Plan Against - US's short war against Iran - Former US President Donald Trump was planning a swift and decisive military intervention against Iran. This scenario was reminiscent of Washington's operations against Venezuela. However, within just seven days of "Operation Epic Fury," the scale, geographical scope, human casualties, and economic consequences of the conflict clearly exposed the US leadership's strategic error.
This military operation, which Washington intended as only a limited use of force, spread over a wider area than expected, turning into a major confrontation. Iran's strong resistance and the US facing unexpected obstacles proved that the initial strategy had completely failed.
The current situation increases the risk of a long-term war in the region. Iran, by standing against the US's "firestorm," demonstrated its defense potential. This indicates that the conflict will not end quickly and could lead to more serious consequences.
The continuation of military operations deepens the humanitarian crisis in the region while also dealing heavy blows to the global economy. Instability in oil prices and the jeopardizing of trade routes cause serious concerns in international markets.
The US's expectation of a short and decisive operation has now turned into a long-term and extremely complex confrontation. These events once again emphasize the importance of Washington making fundamental changes in its regional policy.