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The Forever War Trap

The Iran air campaign was a genuine American success: short, decisive, and clearly bounded. The blockade that followed it may produce the diplomatic outcome the administration is seeking, and it may not. Conservatives who voted to end forever wars should be watching for the warning signs that distinguish purposeful pressure from the kind of drift that has snared previous administrations of both parties.

May 6, 2026 · 8 min read