Has the Iran War Been Worth It?

The Editors· Jun 15, 2026 · 2:34 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 44 views

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By The Editors06.15.26 — InternationalNo description available.FOLLOW TOPIC --:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narration1READ IN APPAfter nearly four months of war, President Donald Trump announced a “great deal” on Truth Social Sunday.“The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. “I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. The war’s opening weeks were swift and overwhelming—what followed was anything but.

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▪By The Editors06.15.26 — InternationalNo description available.FOLLOW TOPIC --:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narration1READ IN APPAfter nearly four months of war, President Donald Trump announced a “great deal” on
▪“I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade.
▪The war’s opening weeks were swift and overwhelming—what followed was anything but.

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Has the Iran War Been Worth It?After nearly four months of war, President Donald Trump announced a “great deal” on Truth Social Sunday. (Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Aaron MacLean, Elliott Abrams, Sohrab Ahmari, Martin Gurri, and others on what the war has won, what it has cost, and what an agreement could mean. By The Editors06.15.26 — InternationalNo description available.FOLLOW TOPIC --:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narration1READ IN APPAfter nearly four months of war, President Donald Trump announced a “great deal” on Truth Social Sunday.“The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all,” he posted.

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