Iran Crippled, Media Confused: Trump’s Strategy Has Everyone Guessing | Victor Davis Hanson

Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 11, 2026 · 1h 29m

The reaction to President Trump’s Iran strategy has reached peak absurdity—critics can’t decide if he’s too aggressive or not aggressive enough. While the media spins, the reality on the ground tells a very different story about leverage, restraint, and results. What actually happened—and why it matters heading into the midterms—cuts straight through the noise.

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