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 suggests US could end Iran war soon, as UAE and Turkey intercept more missiles
The US president tells CBS News that the "war is very complete, pretty much", saying "we're very far ahead of schedule".
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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.
