We still have no idea where this war is heading
It's hard to predict how the war will end - but those fighting know how they would like it to.
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It's hard to predict how the war will end - but those fighting know how they would like it to.
An analysis of the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, highlighting the unpredictability of the war's trajectory and the challenges in defining victory.
A critique of President Trump's approach to the Iran conflict, questioning the clarity and consistency of U.S. objectives and strategies.
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