# Speculation About Trump’s Underlying Reasons for the Continuing Conduct of the Iran War

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**Created:** [April 5, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculation-about-trump-s-underlying-reasons-for-the-continuing-conduct-of-the-iran-war/1029050 "2026-04-05T18:21:59Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculation-about-trump-s-underlying-reasons-for-the-continuing-conduct-of-the-iran-war/1029050/57 "2026-04-10T16:17:05Z")

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> **Sidetrack Hidden**
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> If Israel wants to defeat Hezbollah, ISTM they either have to ally with the Lebanese government and strike a deal that will make it happen, or occupy all of Lebanon themselves. Blowing up civilian infrastructure is not going to make it happen.

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