strikeJul 29, 2026

Mission accomplished? Why simply declaring victory could be Trump’s best option in Iran

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President Trump seemingly has no good options to end the unpopular and expensive Iran war. Still, one idea is gaining traction on Capitol Hill and in national security circles: Simply declare victory and stop fighting.

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Ben WolfgangBy Ben Wolfgang
President Trump seemingly has no good options to end the unpopular and expensive Iran war. Still, one idea is gaining traction on Capitol Hill and in national security circles: Simply declare victory and stop fighting. Key Republican lawmakers and foreign policy analysts say the …

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