McGregor: Iran has shattered Washington-Tel Aviv strategic equations
Tehran - BORNA - In a candid analysis, McGregor highlighted that Washington has lost the strategic initiative, failing to impose its will on Tehran. Commenting on neocon theorist Robert Kagan’s recent admission of failure, McGregor noted, "Kagan has clung to the U.S. power structure for years, seeking places to expend American military resources. Now, he faces a crisis that the U.S. can no longer contain, and the defeat can no longer be hidden."
Trump’s 'Psychological Bluff' and the Reality of Resistance
McGregor criticized President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, describing it as a "psychological bluff" that failed against Iran. "Trump believed the methods that worked on weak European leaders would work on Tehran. He never imagined Iran would resist; he failed to understand the limits of American power," McGregor stated.
Refuting narratives that some administration officials opposed the escalation, the former commander claimed that Vice President JD Vance and Trump’s inner circle were, in fact, the primary drivers of the conflict. He dismissed the idea that Trump was "misled" by the Zionist regime, noting that the administration systematically excluded any dissenting voices who questioned the war.
The Illusion of Air Power and Netanyahu's Agenda
The retired colonel described the objective of toppling the Iranian government or seizing its nuclear materials through air power alone as a "delusion." He argued that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains committed to prolonging the war to achieve regional hegemony, regardless of the cost to the U.S. or the global economy.
"Netanyahu is not concerned about inflation, economic collapse, or hunger in the Global South," McGregor remarked, adding that despite this, Trump will ultimately be held responsible for the unfolding crisis.
Global Economic Fallout and the Shift to the East
McGregor issued a stark warning regarding the economic consequences of the conflict, citing surging prices for oil, energy, and food. He cautioned that economic hardship has historically toppled governments, predicting that 40 to 60 administrations—particularly in Europe—could collapse within the next year.
Furthermore, he observed that the war has accelerated the formation of a powerful alliance between Iran, Russia, and China. "Iran is now at the heart of China’s 'Belt and Road' initiative, strengthening Tehran's geopolitical standing. Wealth and power are moving East, and the U.S. is no longer the primary engine of the global economy," he stated.
Depletion of U.S. Resources
McGregor concluded by warning that consecutive involvements in Ukraine, support for the Zionist regime, and the conflict with Iran have severely depleted U.S. weapon stockpiles. He argued that Washington has "wasted" the military capital accumulated during the Cold War on costly interventions instead of focusing on domestic industries and border security. According to McGregor, nations worldwide now increasingly view the United States not as a source of stability, but as a driver of global conflict and crisis.
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