The ongoing war with Iran: Letters to the Editor April 6, 2026

President Trump continues to say the Iranians want to make a deal (“Bridge-blast toll on Tehran,” April 3).The only acceptable deal should include the unconditional surrender and ousting of the entire Iranian regime.The dangerous use of ground forces may be necessary in the coming days to achieve this goal.This is when we, as patriotic Americans — Democrats and Republicans — need to support and pray for our heroes.

To them, failure is not an option.Don WhitmanCross RiverI agree with the president that Iran’s nuclear arsenal needs to be destroyed.When doing so, however, he needs to review the lessons learned from other leaders who caused needless loss of life by not having a realistic end state.It’s time for the president to set aside his ego and take a back seat.We can’t afford another failed cause, so Israel needs to take the lead in dismantling Iran’s nuclear arsenal.

Iran may have a larger army and missile arsenal, but Israel holds a stronger military edge bolstered by better technology, US support and its air defense systems.Matt DrozdPittsburgh, Pa.Trump claims Iran is asking the United States for a cease-fire, while leaders in Tehran call that claim completely false.Trump said the United States could be finished in Iran within two to three weeks.Meanwhile, Iran insists that the Islamic Republic is determined to keep fighting.Even if the United States halts its strikes in Iran and deploys additional troops to the region, Tehran is not signaling that it will be backing down.The president may believe the war is coming to a close, but a truce takes two sides, and Iran is making it clear it isn’t there yet.Jack BulikFresh MeadowsIt’s interesting to watch the United States use largely its 20th-century equipment and tactics against a foe using 21st-century equipment and tactics.

It doesn’t seem to be going well, either.Iran seems to be able to hit many targets at will and might be able to take the whole Persian Gulf offline.Sure, Iran’s ta...