Breaking down how U.S. could undermine its own victory against Iran

President Trump is vowing to continue military pressure on Iran despite claiming the country's military capabilities are already "finished." The apparent contradiction raises questions about whether sustained U.S. aggression could inadvertently strengthen Iran's position by rallying domestic support or prompting regional realignments that undermine American strategic objectives. Mark Montgomery of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies analyzes how overly aggressive U.S. tactics risk squandering the advantage gained from Iran's military weakening. The tension highlights a broader challenge in Middle East policy: balancing demonstrable military superiority with diplomatic and strategic prudence to achieve lasting geopolitical gains.