The Iran war at six months: A ‘capital V’ victory, or a ‘capital Q’ quagmire?

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   The Iran war at six months: A ‘capital V’ victory, or a ‘capital Q’ quagmire? ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Aug 28, 2026

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   182 DAYS, AND NO END IN SIGHT: In the heady early days of President Donald Trump’s war of choice against Iran, his “war” secretary Pete Hegseth was oozing with overconfidence and brimming with unbridled bravado.

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