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Ex-Trump Pentagon chief on Iran: ‘We seem to be on our back foot’

The Hill·August 11, 2026·1 min read
Ex-Trump Pentagon chief on Iran: ‘We seem to be on our back foot’

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Monday the Trump administration appears on its 'back foot' strategically in the nearly six-month war with Iran, despite heavy damage from U.S. military strikes. He noted tactical pain inflicted but questioned the overall strategy.

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