The only problems with the blockade is the IRGC was still getting money. $12B claimed, given by Qatar. China flying in cargo planes full of military re-supply. Hell, even huge bulldozers digging out their tunnel entrances we have collapsed could have easily been bombed just as they were finishing up, not only do they have a limited supply but it's difficult to get them into the mountains.
While this started as fighting to win, the adjustments necessary to maintain that were not made throughout the blockade.
The only problems with the blockade is the IRGC was still getting money. $12B claimed, given by Qatar. China flying in cargo planes full of military re-supply. Hell, even huge bulldozers digging out their tunnel entrances we have collapsed could have easily been bombed just as they were finishing up, not only do they have a limited supply but it's difficult to get them into the mountains.
While this started as fighting to win, the adjustments necessary to maintain that were not made throughout the blockade.