There is a reported pattern of the west misinterpreting iran's strategy, with some outlets suggesting this is due to a lack of understanding of the country's ideology or military approach. The nature and implications of this misreading are unclear, with some sources implying it has led to conflict, while others discuss it in the context of broader geopolitical relationships. The west's understanding of iran's goals and methods appears to be a subject of ongoing debate and reappraisal.