The News Agents Is Iran winning the war?
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Mar 19, 2026 A sharp rundown of escalating strikes and damaged Gulf energy infrastructure. A look at asymmetric Iranian tactics and why control of shipping lanes matters. Debate over US military options, political divides at home, and the risk of wider escalation. Comparisons to 1970s energy shocks and the global fallout for markets, airlines and European economies.
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Mosaic Defence Makes Iran Hard To Decapitate
- Iran is using a mosaic defence and guerrilla-style tactics rather than conventional warfare to survive and project power.
- Lewis explained IRGC built distributed cells after Iraq wars so removing leaders doesn't end their capabilities.
Air Superiority Is Not Winning The War
- Military dominance in the air doesn't equate to strategic victory when Iran controls chokepoints and can target energy infrastructure.
- Jon and Emily argued Strait of Hormuz control and attacks on terminals give Iran outsized leverage despite degraded forces.
Seizing Karg Island Is Practically Daunting
- US talk of seizing key Iranian facilities (like Karg Island) highlights the gap between rhetoric and feasible action.
- Jon noted occupying Karg would require substantial ground forces and naval access the US currently lacks.