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Robert Reich: Trump’s Iran Debacle Has Become A ‘Neverending War’ – OpEd

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09.07.2026

The US-Iran Ceasefire Has Collapsed — Trump declared the June Memorandum of Understanding “over” after Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz triggered new US strikes, returning the region to active conflict.

No Clear Strategy or Exit Plan — The author criticizes Trump for starting the conflict without consulting Congress or allies, lacking defined objectives, and having no viable exit strategy — resulting in higher oil prices, closed shipping lanes, and rising casualties.

Significant Human and Financial Costs — The conflict has already caused 13 American deaths, hundreds of wounded, thousands of Iranian casualties (including civilians), and billions in military spending, with risks of becoming another prolonged “forever war.”

By now you’ve probably heard the latest news that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has officially surrendered to Trump and American soldiers are now occupying Tehran. 

I just made that up. But who the hell knows? Two weeks ago, Trump declared:........

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