According to Philippe Hensmans, “it’s as if he is deciding exactly where the war stands, even though things are different on the ground“. It is indeed difficult to assert that strategic objectives are being achieved. “He has indeed gone a long way in destroying the navy. But the destruction of Iranian missiles is not yet achieved. Allied terrorist groups are still present, the Houthis could endanger the Red Sea. On the nuclear front, the Iranians still have 450 kilos of uranium. And then he announced to the Iranians that the hour of freedom was near, we are far from it now“, enumerates the humanitarian.
The situation of “asymmetric war” on the ground seems to even benefit Iran. According to Pauline Simonet, “the regime is getting richer on the Strait of Hormuz, despite massive destruction. They charge for passage, some mention two million dollars for tankers to cross the strait, and they sell their oil much more expensive than before. Iran could continue this war, which also allows the regime to survive“.
