This illustrates that we are in a theo-cultural conflict to the death.
Fundamentally, we hold the upper hand. Their notion of victory requires they gain and maintain a global hegemony. Our victory only requires that they fail to gain said hegemony. As long as it is a readily and inescapable apparent failure that is.

In the West, and even in the Far East, those who object to domination have (varying) means of resistance at their disposal. Therefore the “Dar al Harb” will remain UNLESS the “Dar al Islam” becomes a hermitcally sealed privileged sanctuary for our enemies. A caliphate in short.

Therefore we absolutely must continue to practice our imperialism in the Mideast. Our presence, along with that of Israel, guarantees that our folkways, both religous and secular, are felt there and get adopted by the locals. Do that and there will be no caliphate and all their plans will fall short of expectations.

No, I do not consider this the same thing as a war of attrition. However it is going to be a sitzkrieg, not a blitzkrieg. Resolute patience is a must.