Former Pentagon official urges rapid U.S. troop withdrawal from the Middle East
TL;DR
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent calls on President Trump to pull U.S. troops from the Middle East, arguing that staying risks a costly Iran escalation, advocates declaring victory and using sanctions relief to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while noting Trump has paused strikes and emphasized national-security actions.
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