Colonel Jack Jacobs argues that the administration relied on flawed assumptions, specifically expecting that military strikes would trigger a popular uprising against the theocracy and that control over the Strait of Hormuz could be easily maintained. The discussion highlights the disconnect between political rhetoric and the reality of a resilient Iranian military and rising global oil prices, suggesting the conflict has reached a stalemate.
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