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Iran is down but not out. What lies ahead for the military situation and its economic impacts?
A clear-cut victory may prove elusive. American forces have performed effectively and demonstrated the superiority of U.S. weaponry. But Iran’s regime remains in place, shows no signs of collapsing, and vows to keep fighting. Its defeat may require a ground invasion, a daunting scenario that President Trump appears unwilling to order.
