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​By Dr. Rashed Al-Shashani
​The "stone-crushing expeditions" previously discussed are confirmed by recent US media reports concerning efforts by US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine to secure an exit strategy for President Donald Trump from the conflict with Iran. The goal is to allow Trump to frame the outcome as a victory after American military tactics failed to breach Iranian combat capabilities, which have counteracted US technological superiority and aircraft carrier power.
​The immediate challenge facing Caine and senior administration leadership is convincing Trump that their military efforts have largely dissipated into dust against Iranian resistance. An even greater obstacle is dissuading him from executing a sudden, high-stakes strike meant to abruptly end the US entanglement in the region's hostile environment.
​This dilemma faces a strategic deadlock. While such a strike reflects ingrained military doctrine, sharp internal disagreements remain over timing, precision, target selection, and potential coalition partners. Further complicating matters is the challenge of shaping regional conditions to match these objectives—especially as internal administration debates reveal growing concern over significantly depleted ammunition stockpiles.
​Source: Rum Online News Agency