Coverage dated July 18, 2026

How Trump Can Avoid the Vietnam Trap

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It turns out that an agreement with Iran is valid for only slightly more than two Scaramuccis. After dealing a significant blow to Iran's war machine, Donald Trump hoped to extricate the country from further conflict in the Persian Gulf.

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    It turns out that an agreement with Iran is valid for only slightly more than two Scaramuccis. After dealing a significant blow to Iran's war machine, Donald Trump hoped to extricate the country from further conflict in the Persian Gulf.

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