Iran is pursuing a strategy to prolong its conflict with the United States and Israel rather than seeking a direct military victory. According to the report, Tehran aims to exhaust its adversaries through sustained warfare, using drone and missile strikes to spread fear and disrupt global energy supply routes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has taken full control of the battlefield, directing attacks and overall strategy after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in initial strikes. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has since been installed as the new supreme leader with IRGC backing.

Experts cited in the report describe Iran’s approach as an existential struggle, with some warning that the country has become more dangerous after suffering heavy losses. Iran has expanded its attacks across the Gulf region, targeting energy facilities in countries from Qatar to Saudi Arabia to pressure global markets and test Washington’s resolve.

U.S. President Donald Trump told Republican lawmakers that the war would continue until Iran is “completely and finally defeated,” though he predicted it would end soon.