Trumps passive war strategy: Letters to the Editor Aug. 12, 2026

President Trump has put us in a quagmire position with the rest of the world (“Trump’s ‘low-key’ Iran plan,” Aug.10).His downfall with the Iranians is no different than what we experienced in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

The president thought he had all the cards.Obviously he did not; too many jokers in the deck.He will most likely back down on his demands and America will return home in disgrace.Pete SenaNaples, Fla.After Operation Epic Fury, retired Gens.

Jack Keane and Keith Kellogg told Trump to finish the job.He felt he knew better than them, so here we are months later with him begging for a deal from people he once demanded an unconditional surrender from.Michael ShapiroMassapequaAlthough I genuinely admire and support Trump, I am dismayed with his seemingly endless second chances for the monsters in Tehran.Yes, he is facing political ramifications that can be best described as a Hobson’s choice: Either destroy the regime or surrender, tail between our legs.

In either case, the cynical Democrats will use it against him in the upcoming midterm elections.I sincerely hope that this president, who has shown remarkable resolve and courage in the past, can rise to the occasion, put politics aside, and destroy this murderous regime.Mitchell SchwefelBarnegat, NJIt’s obvious the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps runs Iran.It should have been eradicated long ago.Trump is afraid to use ground forces because the Democrats will use every casualty against him in the midterms.

Isn’t close combat exactly what our troops are trained to do? I wonder if Trump can rely on NATO for help.Or maybe the Saudis, Turks and Pakistanis can show him the “art of the deal.” I’m glad he wasn’t president during World War II.Don WhitmanCross River Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Please provide a valid email.By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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