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Briefing: US war on Iran: Trump pressures allies in war effort but offers 'no role in strategy'

Strategic angle: Kethevane Gorjestani discusses the implications of Trump's approach to the Middle East crisis with Ian Lesser from the German Marshall Fund.

Editorial StaffApril 5, 20261 MIN READ

President Trump's push for allied support in military actions against Iran is notable, yet it is accompanied by a significant absence of a clear strategic direction.

This lack of a cohesive strategy could lead to operational inefficiencies and complicate coordination among allied forces.

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East presents substantial challenges that require a well-defined approach to ensure effective collaboration and resource allocation.