Why America’s hard-power military might isn’t ending the Iran war

Donald Trump is fond of telling Ukraine it has no cards in its attritional war with Russia. But the US president is facing growing questions about the strength of his own deck in the war with Iran.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Donald Trump is fond of telling Ukraine it has no cards in its attritional war with Russia.
• But the US president is facing growing questions about the strength of his own deck in the war with Iran.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• nald Trump is fond of telling Ukraine it has no cards in its attritional war with Russia. But the US president is facing growing questions about the strength of his own deck in the war with Iran.
• Full context often emerges as officials, markets, or courts add updates.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Donald Trump is fond of telling Ukraine it has no cards in its attritional war with Russia.
• But the US president is facing growing questions about the strength of his own deck in the war with Iran.