- President Obama warned that the choice was between diplomacy or war regarding the Iran nuclear deal.
- Donald Trump's withdrawal from the JCPOA led to a self-inflicted disaster, with military strikes failing to weaken Iran's regime or its military capabilities.
- Iran retains control over most of its missile stock, drone factories, and the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on key economic lifelines.
- The conflict cost approximately $25 billion initially, with ongoing financial and human costs, including U.S. service member deaths and injuries, without congressional approval.
- The U.S. now faces a terrible dilemma: either concede to Iran and undermine maritime navigation, or risk further escalation with a emboldened Iran.
- The war lacks purpose, strategy, and an exit, leaving America's security at risk, the economy strained, and global stability weakened.