Event Brief
Mark Esper: US won’t win Iran war from the air
Filed: Jul 15, 2026 at 9:07 PM ET
Summary: Mark Esper says bombing would not change Tehran’s behaviour as Trump vows to step up attacks.
WHO: Mark Esper
WHAT: Warns that the US will not win a war with Iran from the air and that more bombing will not change Tehran’s behaviour
WHEN: Jul 15, 2026 at 8:46 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He is reacting to President Trump’s vow to step up attacks and arguing that additional bombing would not alter Tehran’s behaviour.
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