Ex-Trump Pentagon chief on Iran: ‘We seem to be on our back foot’
Summary
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that the Trump administration is struggling strategically in the nearly six-month conflict with Iran, even though U.S. military strikes have caused significant damage. He used the phrase “on our back foot” to describe the U.S. position in the war.Key Facts
- Mark Esper served as the Defense Secretary under President Trump.
- Esper commented on the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has lasted almost six months.
- He described the U.S. position in the war as "on our back foot," meaning at a disadvantage.
- The U.S. has conducted military strikes against Iran during this conflict.
- These strikes have caused heavy damage to Iran’s military capabilities.
- Despite this damage, the overall strategic situation is challenging for the U.S.
- Esper’s remarks focus on strategy and tactics in the Iran conflict during President Trump’s administration.
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