Iran regards the United States as its principal global adversary, while Washington sees Iran as its foremost strategic challenger in the Middle East. By the same logic, the current “mini Cold War” between the United States and Iran is unlikely to end unless either the U.S. undergoes a fundamental political transformation or Iran experiences a regime change. The Economist once described the Iran war as “a stunning aerial success,” highlighting the overwhelming air superiority enjoyed by the United States and Israel. There is little reason to believe that the Iran war will prove any different. During the current Iran war, many Americans have argued that Trump was drawn into the conflict by Netanyahu, leaving the United States trapped in an increasingly difficult strategic position.