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strikeMar 31, 2026

As Iran war passes one-month mark, mission creep clouds Trump’s strategy

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As Iran war passes one-month mark, mission creep clouds Trump’s strategy 'You now have a global crisis — and no way out,' former State Department official says Mission creep has stymied U.S. presidents in the Middle East and beyond, and now the escalation of President Donald Trump’s military operation in Iran has…

Source: John T Bennett — Read the full report

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