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Trump's Smart Iran Exit

Jon Alterman argues in the Times of India that Trump was right to end the Iran war, not because the U.S. won, but because the conflict exposed the limits of military power, reshaped U.S.-Israel ties, and showed the value of diplomacy and partners like India.

Commentary by Jon B. Alterman — June 26, 2026

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