> Manpads and a few drones from tunnels aren’t a military. Planes, ships, and most missile launchers are… ?
This is a myopic view of engagement options. "Understanding Irregular Warfare":
* https://www.army.mil/article/286976/understanding_irregular_...
"Defense Primer: What Is Irregular Warfare?":
* https://www.congress.gov/crs_external_products/IF/PDF/IF1256...
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irregular_military
The Afghan Mujahideen / Taliban didn't need planes, ships, and missile launchers to force the Soviets/Americans out.
There’s a difference between occupation (where this wins) and deterrence (where they can’t attack your country). The latter was the primary objective.
They couldn’t attack us to begin with.
> (where they can’t attack your country). The latter was the primary objective.
Wasn't it "regime change"? Anyhow, how was Iran attacking "your country" (assuming you're talking about the US and not its proxies / clients).