War of Attrition
- Recently, analysts described the ongoing U.S.-Israel and Iran conflict as evolving into a war of attrition.
- A war of attrition is a military strategy where opposing sides aim to exhaust the enemy’s resources.
- Victory comes not through rapid battles but by gradually weakening the opponent’s manpower, ammunition and economy.
- Such conflicts often last for long periods because neither side achieves quick decisive victories.
- Attrition warfare focuses on sustained pressure through repeated strikes, blockades and infrastructure attacks.
- In the current conflict, Iran’s actions like blocking the Strait of Hormuz illustrate this strategy.
- By targeting supply routes and infrastructure, a weaker power ....
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