Former U.S. Official Reflects on Missed Opportunities in Iran Conflict

According to Jin10, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Arabian Peninsula Affairs, Daniel Benaim, expressed in an interview with Al Jazeera that the United States may have missed an opportunity to declare victory in its conflict with Iran long ago. He noted that the U.S. is now entangled in a complex military and diplomatic struggle with Iran. Benaim highlighted that the objectives set by the U.S. at the onset of the war with Iran have not been met as expected. He emphasized that the goal of authoritatively curbing Iran's nuclear program could have been partially achieved without resorting to war.