Iran War: The End of the Beginning
The article discusses the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran, drawing parallels to historical moments in World War II. It highlights recent military actions against Iranian leadership and nuclear facilities, as well as the internal struggles within Iran. The piece reflects on the complexities of negotiations and the long-term implications of the conflict.
- ▪The U.S. and Israel recently conducted military operations against Iranian air defenses and leadership.
- ▪Following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, there were celebrations in Iran, but the IRGC suppressed opposition.
- ▪Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing, with President Trump balancing military action and diplomatic efforts.
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After Britain’s great World War II victory at El Alamein, Winston Churchill famously observed of the progress of the war: “Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” In so observing, Churchill both honored his country’s greatest victory in three years of conflict, while reminding his audience that much struggle and sacrifice lay ahead.As Churchill himself would later acknowledge, victory still remained very much in the balance. In particular, as he would write in his post-war memoirs, the U-Boat threat to Britain’s trans-Atlantic lifeline remained acute, reaching a crisis stage in early 1943.
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Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The American Spectator | USA News and Politics.
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