The U.S. Military Was Losing Its Edge. After Iran, Everyone Knows It.

https://www.nytimes.com/by/the-editorial-board· Apr 30, 2026 · 12:05 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 6 views

Somehow, the weaker nation is in the stronger negotiating position.

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