https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-m-a-former-pentagon-adviser-trump-has-utterly-failed-to-understand-how-wars-workContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-m-a-former-pentagon-adviser-trump-has-utterly-failed-to-understand-how-wars-workhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-m-a-former-pentagon-adviser-trump-has-utterly-failed-to-understand-how-wars-work#u56604Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:17:51 +0000Donald Trump is reassessing his strategy toward Iran, shifting focus from military action to negotiation while facing criticism over his approach to the conflict. A former Pentagon adviser argues that Trump has failed to understand how wars function. Meanwhile, concerns grow over the potential escalation of the conflict as supersonic cruise missiles threaten American forces in the region. Washington is also evaluating its broader playbook regarding Iran as the administration learns the value of international partnerships.Why it mattersThe conflict involving the United States and Iran has promp