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Trump 'has to accept' he's going to 'lose' Iran war: Fmr. Dep. NSA

11 AUG 2026 · 14:11 ET·5:45·84.8K VIEWS·0.1× USUAL PACE

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes and Political Analyst Eddie Glaude, along with Senior National Security Reporter David Rohde, discuss the ineffectiveness of President Trump's strategy in the conflict with Iran. They argue that Trump's reliance on both military might and economic pressure has failed to deter Iran, and that the regime has become more hardline. Rhodes states that Trump will have to accept that he is losing the war and may need to accept a deal on Iran's terms to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has caused significant shortages in the global economy. The participants also note that ordinary Americans are feeling the economic pain through higher prices for gas and groceries due to the conflict and the release of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

WHY IT MATTERS

The conflict's impact on global energy markets and the U.S. economy, including potential shortages and rising prices for consumers, are significant stakes for both American workers and the global economy.

DONALD TRUMP IRAN STRAIT OF HORMUZ BEN RHODES EDDIE GLAUDE

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