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Iran War: The 10,000-Foot View

What does this all mean?

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John Loftus
Jun 17, 2026
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This was an historic week for America, a week that will be much discussed by future historians.

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. and Iran had reached a memorandum of understanding, the first major hurdle in a longer peace process. If things hold, and negotiations do not collapse over the next 60 days or so, the Iran War, which began Feb. 28, will come to an end.

What follows is a 10,000 foot view of this war’s aftermath. My observations might shock you, or perhaps you will find them more dangerous and deluded than anything. Maybe, you will think they are spot on. Either way, if you are afraid of heights, this might not be for you. Climb aboard, if you dare. I promise, there is a silver lining at the end of it all.

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