Pape: US trying to ‘squeak out of strategic defeat’ after Iran

Political scientist Robert Pape asserts that the consequences of a potential Iran war are causing the United States to attempt to "squeak out of strategic defeat." Pape contends that this fallout is curbing US hubris and challenging President Trump's self-image. The article does not specify when or where these events are occurring, nor does it provide further details on the nature of the "strategic defeat" or the specific actions being taken by the US. The core argument presented is that the repercussions of war with Iran are impacting American national pride and the President's perception of himself.