strikeJul 20, 2026

Iran is turning into the sort of ‘forever war’ that Donald Trump promised to avoid

Summary

When Donald Trump returned to the White House, he promised to avoid another Middle Eastern “forever war”. After the costly experiences of Iraq and Afghanistan, that pledge resonated with an American public weary of prolonged military intervention. For a brief moment, it appeared that this promise might be realised.

Source: Bamo Nouri; Inderjeet Parmar — Read the full report

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Bamo Nouri; Inderjeet ParmarBy Bamo Nouri; Inderjeet Parmar
When Donald Trump returned to the White House, he promised to avoid another Middle Eastern “forever war”. After the costly experiences of Iraq and Afghanistan, that pledge resonated with an American public weary of prolonged military intervention. For a brief moment, it appeared …

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