There is no need (nor, of course, would it be right) to bomb Iran back to the Stone Age. Just keep the pressure on instead of making apocalyptic threats followed by air strike pauses and promises that we are close to a "deal" that Iran knows nothing about. During these breaks in the action, all we get is a new list of demands by Iran for ending the war. This is not a winning strategy.

I hear you, but I would argue that the war against Iran, understood in conventional terms, began on Feb. 28, 2026. My concern is that Operation Epic Fury not turn into Operation Epic Flop. It would seem that if the U.S. were waging the war effectively, Iran wouldn't keep making new demands for ending the hostilities -- even if some demands (like reparations) are pure and simple propaganda.

Exactly. Iran is taking advantage of American vacillation in executing the war the U.S. initiated.

Not rooting for Iran. Asking why the U.S. thus far hasn't used its military prowess to finish the job.

And since Americans like to speed on their road trips, the phrase could be: "We don't know where we're going, but we're making great time."