Hm, Trump is saying the war is “very much complete”, and the markets appear to be pricing in the likelihood of an imminent U.S./Israeli withdrawal from this conflict.
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Not clear which of the original strategic objectives have been accomplished. But, a two week mistake is better than a two month or two year one, should this be imminently wrapping up. If so, it will have come at the cost of yet more U.S. squandering of political and diplomatic capital, probably hardening the Iranian regime further, and badly damaging trust and relationships with the Gulf states.
Trump says Iran war will be over 'pretty quickly' but US hasn't 'won enough' yet
Oil prices fall as Trump threatens Iran with 'fire and fury' over Strait of Hormuz
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Not clear which of the original strategic objectives have been accomplished. But, a two week mistake is better than a two month or two year one, should this be imminently wrapping up. If so, it will have come at the cost of yet more U.S. squandering of political and diplomatic capital, probably hardening the Iranian regime further, and badly damaging trust and relationships with the Gulf states.
But once this is started, i think the new administration has to see it to the end, even if unpopular. The only thing less popular is a chaotic withdrawal leaving enemies in a stronger position than when they started.
