HN has been compromised by propaganda bots that can't decide between "The US is a paper tiger that can't win anything" and "The US is bullying poor Iran". Only a fool would think the US can't win militarily. Here's how:

1. Flatten Kharg

2. Flatten a dozen roads critical to transportation infrastructure

3. Continue the blockade

4. Stonewall peace attempts

5. Wait 5-6 weeks and win

The Trump administration isn't doing that because they're trying to avoid another generation unconditionally hating the US again. Having enemies that blindly hate you is how you get into Russia's situation where even an outright victory will result in IRA-style Ukrainian terrorist groups.

Losing the war to avoid even bigger problems that’s not worth dealing with is pretty standard way of losing the war.