Scott Lucas says US negotiating stance lacks strength
By The BriefBrief
Scott Lucas says the US shifted from regime change to regime surrender and miscalculated Iran’s retaliation.
WHO:Scott Lucas
WHAT:Lucas argues the US is not negotiating from a position of strength and miscalculated Iran’s retaliation and the Strait of Hormuz blockade’s economic impact.
WHEN:Jun 22, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Lucas says the US tried to bomb for capitulation, failed, and then had to return to the table, miscalculating Iran’s retaliation and the blockade’s economic impact.
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