In War’s First Week, a Punishing Military Campaign With No Coherent Endgame

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The U.S. and Israel have pounded Iran’s leadership and undercut its defense capabilities, but President Trump has offered wildly different explanations for what he hopes to achieve.

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In War’s First Week, a Punishing Military Campaign With No Coherent Endgame
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In War’s First Week, a Punishing Military Campaign With No Coherent Endgame

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The U.S. and Israel have pounded Iran’s leadership and undercut its defense capabilities, but President Trump has offered wildly different explanations for what he hopes to achieve.