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It is difficult to adequately describe the depth of denialism, not just among the addled, religiously possessed, diehard jingoistic and otherwise self-blinded decision-makers among the belligerents, but also interested parties with the power to...
The narrative presented here is a stark indictment of U.S. military and diplomatic failures in the face of Iranian resilience and strategic acumen. The strongest version of this argument highlights the U.S.'s overreliance on outdated military hardware, the inefficacy of its diplomatic efforts, and the severe economic consequences of the conflict. The source deserves credit for detailing the specific vulnerabilities of the U.S. military, such as the lack of modern replacements for critical assets...