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Bryan Brulotte: U.S. must finish what it's started in Iran while keeping allies onside

If it does not, it will have demonstrated that even overwhelming power is no substitute for strategic resolve

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President Donald Trump addressed the American people this week with a message that was at once forceful and uncertain. He promised decisive action against Iran, hinted at negotiations, threatened escalation and suggested that others might be left to manage the consequences. That combination is not a strategy. It is a signal of confusion at a moment when clarity is required.

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The United States and Israel have achieved undeniable tactical success. Iran’s conventional military capabilities have been significantly degraded. Its leadership has been disrupted and its infrastructure damaged.........

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