Iran: "The Americans Are Surprised by the Regime's Resilience"
Iran : "Les Américains sont surpris par la résistance du régime"
Summary
Following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Tehran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint through which 20% of the world's oil normally flows. President Trump has called on allies to help secure the waterway. An Iran analyst notes that the regime has proven more resilient than Washington anticipated, suggesting it had long prepared for such a confrontation.
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