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Bluetus

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5. Iran emerges much stronger
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 11:49 AM
Thursday

They have just given a master class in asymmetric warfare. The Pentagon is undoubtedly going back to grab another $200B to build more of the same systems that are no match for the asymmetric warfare. Despite their historical differences, all the Middle East countries are delighted to see the US humiliated and weakened.

And Iran is replacing a very old regime with a new generation of leaders, and they have every reason to be just as committed to America's downfall as their predecessors, but they are a generation wiser on technology and a generation more energetic. Yes, many Iranian lives were lost, but a whole bunch of people in the ruling chain get promotions now.

In the process, there is a new doctrine regarding Hormuz. Iran is now the active gatekeeper, making them more powerful than before. They will have plenty of resources to develop their nuclear weapons and they will never trust the West with any agreements again.

So tell me how Americans are better off today than we were 2 months ago.

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