Event Brief
O'Hanlon calls Trump's Iran decisions 'impulsive'
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 17, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET
Summary: Michael O'Hanlon says some of Trump's Iran decisions have been impulsive while crediting restraint to avoid mass civilian casualties.
WHO: Michael O'Hanlon
WHAT: O'Hanlon assesses the Iran campaign and characterizes some of Trump's decisions as 'impulsive' while saying he showed restraint.
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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