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US war on Iran: Trump will ‘declare victory and go home’, embracing the ‘Greenland option’

US war on Iran: Trump will ‘declare victory and go home’, embracing the ‘Greenland option’

Summary

The United States has been at war with Iran for nearly seven months. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the UN, accusing the U.S. of terrorism but saying Iran is willing to negotiate without accepting force. Journalist Scott Anderson highlights repeated U.S. misjudgments about Iran’s behavior and warns of serious consequences from these misunderstandings.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. started a war with Iran about seven months ago.
  • Iran’s President Pezeshkian accused the U.S. of terrorism at the UN General Assembly.
  • President Trump threatened to destroy Iran if no deal is reached.
  • Iran is open to talks but rejects threats or violence.
  • The U.S. military has planned war scenarios with Iran many times, expecting Iran would block the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Despite plans, the Trump administration did not anticipate all Iranian responses before the war.
  • The 1979 Iranian revolution had many possible outcomes; the current government is a stable system, not just one leader.
  • Misunderstanding Iran’s politics and strength can lead to serious problems.
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