- Trump and Max Boot discuss U.S. military strategy, comparing Iran's struggles to outcomes in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
- The Trump administration launched military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, targeting Iran and reflecting a broader recession of US involvement in the Middle East.
U.S. retaliates against Taliban in Afghanistan as military withdrawal concludes, citing Iran's terror sponsorship.
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Updated Sep 11
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What happened
U.S. retaliates against Taliban in Afghanistan as military withdrawal concludes, citing Iran's terror sponsorship.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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