In the war that Donald Trump is waging against the Iranian mullahs, the military issue is not the only one that matters. The real question may be elsewhere: who can hold out the longest? Because in this type of conflict, firepower is not enough. It is also necessary to resist political, economic, psychological, and strategic wear. Now, on this field, the time factor could become a formidable opponent for Washington.

Initially, the American advantage seems unquestionable. The United States has technological superiority, intelligence control, long-range strike capability, and unparalleled naval air power. In a short, rapid phase, America imposes the rhythm. It chooses the targets, sets the tempo, disorganizes the opponent, and demonstrates its military domination. In this first sequence, time is of the essence for Donald Trump, because the greater the surprise effect, the stronger the pressure on Tehran.

But a war is not always won in the first week. And it is precisely there that the relationship to time changes in nature.

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