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Trump admin ‘significantly underestimated’ Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure 0 (0)

The Pentagon and National Security Council significantly underestimated Iran’s willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes while planning the ongoing operation, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. President Donald Trump’s national security team failed to fully account for the potential consequences of what some officials have described as a worst-case scenario now facing the administration, the sources said. 0:00 Sources: Trump admin underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz 2:09 White House statement 3:04 Lt. Gen. Mark Schwartz (Ret.) on Iran war planning 4:22 Defense Secretary Hegseth: “don’t need to worry [See More…]

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US & Israel have separate agendas for Iran war | Fareed’s Take 0 (0)

CNN’s Fareed Zakaria says that the US approach to the US-Israeli war with Iran is “scattered, shifting and uncertain,” contrasting it with Israel’s clearer objectives. Fareed is joined by Biden White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to discuss the war. Sullivan observes that “this is basically a race between the US and Israel trying to impose as much damage as possible. . .and the Iranian regime trying to raise the price and the costs as high as possible.” 0:00 Trump’s scattered, shifting and uncertain approach to war 1:48 Israel and the US don’t have the same agenda in Iran [See More…]