Why Iran Thinks It Can Win a Standoff With the U.S

Experts say Iran is using risky moves to gain power, but critics warn this strategy might backfire as the country overestimates its own strength.

Iran is taking a very risky path in its ongoing struggle with the United States. Recent reports suggest that Tehran believes it can gain the upper hand by being aggressive. They seem to think that by constantly raising the stakes and causing trouble, they can force the U.S. to back down or offer them better terms in negotiations. Some analysts say this strategy is actually working for them right now. By causing enough chaos, they create leverage—which is just a fancy way of saying they get more power to demand what they want. They believe they can simply wait out the U.S. and stay in the f…