That's what they said about the British Army in World War I. However, they sent a nepo baby, a real estate developer and a hillbilly to negotiate a deal n with Iran.
Sure is going to be nice when this era in American history is finally over... Of course at this rate, if something isn't done soon, it may well mean that all of American History in past 250 years is what is finally over! Sure am glad I'm on the West coast and have friends in Asia & New Zealand!
I'd argue they're achieving the exact results they intended and the they doing this have always been sworn enemies of our country. History will remember all of this as an attempt to kill or neutralize US hegemony in the global body politic and they've made a hell of a lot of progress. Not much room left for moderates on either side. Perfect recipe to destroy a country.