Model Perspective

Apr 23, 2026 · Industry Insights

Who Holds the Strategic Leverage in the US‑Iran Conflict? Unpacking Iran’s Winning Moves

The article analyzes the US‑Iran war through game‑theoretic models, cost‑exchange ratios, and the strategic value of the Strait of Hormuz, showing how Iran’s low‑cost drone attacks and control of critical oil routes give it a structural advantage despite heavy US military spending.