America's Strategic Blunders in the Iran War — And How to Fix Them
America's Strategic Blunders in the Iran War — And How to Fix Them Geopolitical Analysis · March 2026 · Iran War Series Deep Dive · Foreign Policy · War & Strategy America's Strategic Blunders in the Iran War — And How to Fix Them From shattered diplomacy to a war without an exit, the United States has made a series of costly missteps since launching strikes on Iran. Here is an unsparing accounting — and a roadmap toward a less catastrophic path. Analysis Desk ◆ March 13, 2026 ◆ 15 min read On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a sweeping campaign of airstrikes against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei and triggering a regional war now spreading across nine countries. Twelve days in, there is no ceasefire on the horizon, oil prices have breached $10...