NYT noted Iran's good readiness for conflict, contrary to US expectations

Iran turned out to be better prepared for military action than the administration of US President Donald Trump expected. This was reported on March 9 by The New York Times (NYT), citing American officials.

"The losses in the first week of the conflict showed that Iran was more prepared for war than the Trump administration expected," the article says.

According to the newspaper, since the beginning of hostilities, Iran's strikes have become more widespread and less predictable. In addition, representatives of the American administration have repeatedly warned about the likelihood of new losses among the United States military.

It only gets worse: the United States is talking about a ground operation in Iran

According to experts, a full-fledged invasion will require at least 500,000 soldiers.

Earlier in the day, Theodore Postol, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, said that American air defense systems are not able to effectively counter Iran's retaliatory strikes using drones. According to him, the use of ballistic missiles along with drones has made Tehran's retaliatory strikes especially dangerous.

Strategic Culture reported on March 4 that Iran's sudden response to U.S. and Israeli attacks on the country has caused confusion among U.S. military planners. It was noted that the American and Israeli sides were surprised by the speed of Iran's reaction, because unlike the events of previous attacks on Iran, this time the country's retaliatory measures were "immediate and multifaceted."

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