The article argues that Iran is trying to defeat the US at its own game, not in a conventional war, but in a war of attrition. Iran has been using a disciplined strategy of imposing steady costs, including killing Americans through proxies, disrupting energy markets, raising gasoline prices, and disrupting financial systems until U.S. political will weakens. The author argues that the U.K. can win a war on its own terms if it stops fighting on Tehran's terms. The article suggests that Iran's leadership has spent decades hardening its security apparatus and perfecting repression, and the Revolutionary Guard is deeply invested in the system's survival. The victory lies in exploiting Iran's internal vulnerabilities and aligning with U.,S. strategy. The authors also suggest that the United States should prioritise empowering these internal forces, fostering a more unified opposition, expanding secure communications, and providing material support for those challenging the regime.