Why the Iran war did not go according to US plans Post author:mck Post published:April 16, 2026 Post category:Blog Washington misread Iran, overestimated its own leverage and found itself trapped in a costly 40-day war of attrition. You Might Also Like US envoy meets SDF commander, calls for Syria ceasefire to be upheld January 22, 2026 Kenya court says deputy president’s impeachment proceedings constitutional October 16, 2024 Iran war: What is happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict? April 16, 2026