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O'Hanlon: Trump's Iran Decisions Have Been 'Impulsive'
Michael O'Hanlon, Director of Research at the Brookings Institution, described President Trump's Iran decisions as "impulsive" while noting his restraint in avoiding attacks with mass civilian casualties. Both the U.S. and Iran face unattractive options for escalation, and the conflict is expected to continue at a low level as both sides test economic tolerance.
Impact Score
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Monday, August 17, 2026 at 07:02 PM EDT
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