Trump’s Declared Victory Over Iran Shifts Again
The notion that Trump is not ready to declare victory in Iran, given his previous pronouncements, presents a rather perplexing picture. It’s as if we’re witnessing a curious sort of strategic withdrawal, not from the battlefield, but from the very act of claiming triumph. Just a short while ago, the narrative was one of decisive wins, resounding and immediate. He’d already declared it, apparently multiple times. We’re told he’d won in the first hour, a victory so swift and complete that one might wonder what was left to achieve or defend.
Indeed, the past few weeks have been characterized by a recurring theme of victory.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker