Pakistan, Sept. 7 -- President Donald Trump's administration unleashes a sweeping sanctions campaign against Iran that is termed an "economic D-Day." This marks an ambitious attempt to isolate Tehran economically after months of military confrontation. Following the US military campaign against Iran earlier, Washington has shifted its focus from the battlefield to the global financial system. Yet, whether these measures will compel Iran to change course or deepen an already entrenched confrontation remains uncertain.

Despite overwhelming military superiority, US military actions against Iran have not achieved decisive strategic success because military force alone cannot overcome political, geographical, and asymmetrical realities. Iran ...