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Mearsheimer: US has no winning strategy vs Iran

Political scientist John Mearsheimer argues the US and Israel have no viable military option to defeat Iran, which he says would retaliate fiercely and not surrender.

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Prominent American political scientist John Mearsheimer has publicly argued that the United States and Israel have no viable military strategy to defeat Iran. He stated that President Trump lacks a military option, as any use of force would trigger fierce retaliation from a deeply nationalist Iranian populace that would not capitulate. Mearsheimer concluded there is no winning strategy in the current conflict and that ending the situation is a vital necessity. The comments were highlighted by an IRGC-affiliated channel, suggesting they are being amplified within Iran.
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