Daniel B. Shapiro: "And so here we are. A war that should not have been fought. An enemy that was hit hard but remains unrelentingly hostile and is now reaping unexpected strategic gains. The credibility of the U.S. in tatters and its military readiness compromised. Alliances and partnerships under stress. The global economic in tumult, inflicting financial pain on American citizens that will linger even as oil prices decline. A fine and avoidable mess all around.
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https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/trump-iran-war-reversals/687590/
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