The Enduring Damage to the United States from the 2026 Iran Conflict
The 2026 Iran conflict, initiated under President Donald Trump’s administration with coordinated strikes beginning February 28, has imposed substantial and lasting costs on the United States across economic, fiscal, strategic, and reputational dimensions. While tactical military operations demonstrated significant capabilities in precision strikes and power projection, the absence of a comprehensive strategy for managing escalation, chokepoint disruptions, and… Read More »
