Has Iran exposed the limits of what US can achieve by force?

According to political scientist Vali Nasr, the United States and Israel have found their military capabilities insufficient in achieving their objectives against Iran. Nasr suggests that despite significant military power, these nations have not been able to effectively compel Iran to alter its strategic course.

This assessment implies a potential shift in regional power dynamics, where traditional military might may not be the decisive factor in resolving geopolitical challenges with Iran.

This matters because it questions the effectiveness of military intervention as a foreign policy tool in the face of determined state actors.