Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis

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Former President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu believed their actions would reshape the Middle East by defeating Iran, but instead risk a prolonged crisis due to Iran's resilience. Iran's downing of a US Apache helicopter serves as a reminder of its capacity to inflict damage and its determination to survive and enhance deterrence, particularly regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.

Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis

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