Trump’s Iran War Was a Failure
The article discusses the perceived failure of Trump's approach to Iran, particularly in light of recent U.S. military actions and the potential for a controversial peace deal. Several Republican senators expressed their concerns about the implications of such a deal, fearing it could empower Iran. Despite initial criticisms, some senators quickly reverted to supporting Trump's strategies, raising questions about the effectiveness of the war and its motivations.
- ▪Iran warned it would respond to recent U.S. attacks, which were described as self-defense strikes.
- ▪Three Republican senators publicly criticized Trump's potential Iran deal, calling it a disaster.
- ▪Senator Lindsay Graham initially expressed concern but later praised Trump's proposal for regional stability.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 5 days. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Three Ways Trump Is Losing the War in Iran — NYT — Opinion
- ▪ Can Trump's negotiation playbook solve the Iran war? – video — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Trump's Iran War Was a Failure — Real Clear Politics
- ▪ Analysis-Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war? — Investing.com — News
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 13:22:11 GMT |
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Morning ShotsTrump’s Iran War Was a FailureAnd a few Republican senators admitted it—for a moment.William Kristol, Andrew Egger, and Jim SwiftMay 26, 20261711ShareOne of these days, we might get an Iran ceasefire that actually involves a cessation of fire. Not yet, though: Iran warned this morning it will respond to last night’s U.S. attacks—which CENTCOM described as “self-defense strikes”—in southern Iran. “The nations and lands of the region,” Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement, “will no longer serve as shields for American bases.” That peace deal is apparently all but worked out, though! Happy Tuesday.Join Bill and Andrew for Morning Shots Live on Substack and YouTube at 10 a.m.
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