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US analyst: US 'underestimated' how existential the war was for Iran | DW News

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Is a deal to end the Iran war within reach? US Vice President JD Vance says the first round of talks with senior Iranian officials has laid a “good foundation” for a lasting agreement. Negotiators are now meeting in Switzerland to work out the details after last week's memorandum of understanding. Vance is calling it a major milestone in efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear program. #usa #iran #iranwar #negotiation #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

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NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

The Economic Catastrophe of Trump’s Iran War: Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters More Than You Think

(NaturalNews) Introduction: The Economic Shockwave We IgnoredThe war with Iran is not just a military misadventure but an economic catastrophe that will rival the...

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 1, 2026

'We think Tehran, they think Taiwan': Israeli official exposes US-Israel strategic divide

The difference between us is not in how we understand the threat, but in our priorities: for us, Iran is an existential threat; for the United States, it is a chronic regional challenge.

Armstrong Economics

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· Jul 12, 2026

George Washington Waged a War of Attrition

QUESTION: You said the the US is not certain of victory against Iran. Could you explain that view? Sam ANSWER: George Washington did lose more battles than he won early on losing New York was his worst. Nevertheless, his overall record shows he understood that winning the war mattered more than winning every battle. He []

Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs

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· Jul 5, 2026

Why the United States Is Losing to Iran at the Negotiating Table

Military superiority does not automatically translate into diplomatic success. America's greatest weakness in negotiations with Iran lies not in its power, but in its misunderstanding of diplomacy, culture, and strategic patience. The post Why the United States Is Losing to Iran at the Negotiating Table appeared first on Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 1, 2026

‘No slam dunk’: Trump overestimated US ability to pressure Iran

Former Middle East negotiator Aaron David Miller suggests US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran was “poorly conceived,” in which he “overestimated” his own capacities. “Five years, Putin can’t break Ukraine. In five months, Donald Trump can’t break Iran,” Mr Miller told Sky News Australia. “It’s not a slam dunk.”

Tehran Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

The Iran war was intended to remove obstacle to Trump’s new world order

LONDON – It is clear that the hidden objective declared at the beginning of the February war on Iran, namely the elimination of the government through decapitating leaders and creating overwhelming chaos, failed. The reason for the failure is that Iran is a rising power carrying the flame of liberation in the region and seriously defying American hegemony, where no other country dares to do so.

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Related coverage for "US analyst: US 'underestimated' how existential the war was for Iran | DW News": NaturalNews.com — The Economic Catastrophe of Trump’s Iran War: Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters More Than You Think. The Jerusalem Post — 'We think Tehran, they think Taiwan': Israeli official exposes US-Israel strategic divide. Armstrong Economics — George Washington Waged a War of Attrition. Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs — Why the United States Is Losing to Iran at the Negotiating Table. Sky News Australia — ‘No slam dunk’: Trump overestimated US ability to pressure Iran. Tehran Times — The Iran war was intended to remove obstacle to Trump’s new world order