Start Here Trump’s Iran Dilemma
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Jun 18, 2025 Stephen Ganyard, a former Marine and State Department official now contributing to ABC News, brings insightful analysis to pressing global tensions. He discusses President Trump's military dilemmas with Iran and the contradictory strategies in U.S. foreign policy. Ganyard highlights the escalating threats against Congress members, linking political violence to broader societal issues. He also explores groundbreaking advancements in robotic surgery, including a case where a surgeon operated remotely from 7,000 miles away, examining the future of medicine through technology.
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Trump's Non-Intervention Dilemma
- President Trump campaigns on ending endless foreign wars and reducing US military presence overseas.
- This approach creates complexity about US deterrence and credibility internationally.
Unconditional Surrender Demand
- Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender, seen as unprecedented since WWII.
- This signals a steep escalation and expectation the regime must make fundamental concessions.
Iran War Divides Conservatives
- Hawks want to strike Iran preemptively to prevent nuclear attainment.
- Others warn a Middle Eastern war contradicts Trump's America First agenda and could end his presidency.