Trump's Iran gamble risks a deeper Middle East quagmire
TL;DR
Gideon Rachman argues that Trump’s Iran policy has stalled diplomacy and is drifting back toward regime-change options, risking a costly escalation as Tehran could toll the Strait of Hormuz and expand its missile/drone capabilities. With limited appetite for ground war and dwindling US munitions, the administration may struggle to achieve meaningful gains, potentially pulling the U.S. deeper into a Middle East quagmire rather than delivering a clear victory.
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