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What Are Trump's Options As Iran Fightback Stuns Pentagon | WARGAMING BY MAJ GEN GD Bakshi Major General GD Bakshi (Retd.) delivers a sharp analysis of Day 29 of the US-Israel-Iran war, pointing to growing confusion and delays in US strategy. He highlights how repeated deadline extensions by Donald Trump, internal pushback from the Pentagon, and reports of damaged US carriers reflect rising caution. He stresses that Iran has not weakened in fact, it has strengthened its grip over the Strait of Hormuz, turning it into a strategic pressure point against the US and its allies. He further warns that any move towards “boots on the ground” could trap the US in a costly escalation, with heavy casualties and no guarantee of success. From failed regime change assumptions to increasing global economic risks, He argues that the war is entering a dangerous phase. With rising oil prices, strained alliances, and intensified missile exchanges, he concludes that continuing this conflict could have …