Contouring an Iran settlement

After five decades of conflict, Iran under the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei constituted a “clear and present danger” to the West. The notion proffered by some that there needed to be an imminent threat to trigger military action only invites future tragedy. With this said, while the administration’s decision to attack Iran appears to be justified, it appears to have lacked strategic vision and failed to adequately prepare for predictable outcomes, including Iran’s efforts to impede traffic through the strait.Iran’s response to the U.S. and Israeli attacks confirms its resourcefulness and unrelenting commitment to self-preservation and regional hegemony.

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