From Axios: "He grossly overestimated his ability to topple the regime...

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From Axios: "He grossly overestimated his ability to topple the regime...

Author: Chris94 (38417 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 8:49 pm on Mar 16, 2026

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...short of sending in ground troops."

Trump has grown accustomed to doing what he wants and then quickly improvising if things go south. But this time, some in his inner circle have what one official called "buyer's remorse" — growing fears that attacking Iran was a mistake.
• A source close to the administration said some key officials around Trump were reluctant or wanted more time. "He ended up saying, 'I just want to do it,'" the source said. "He grossly overestimated his ability to topple the regime short of sending in ground troops."
• The source said Trump was "high on his own supply" after last summer's quick strikes in Iran and January's abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro: "He saw multiple decisive quick victories with extraordinary military competence."

Link: https://www.axios.com/2026/03/16/trump-iran-war-escalation

Replies to: "From Axios: "He grossly overestimated his ability to topple the regime..."

Good observations on the war, from an expert - Chris94 - 7:16pm 3/16/26 (18) [View All]
- Did you mention that this dude worked as an advisor for Obama & Kamala? - ELP - 9:02pm 3/16/26
  - Again, he is not a bombthrower. Go ahead and enjoy your war. [NT] - Chris94 - 9:05pm 3/16/26
    - I just hope Iran is enjoying it. They've been asking for a spanking for decades. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 9:45pm 3/16/26
    - Trump tries to avoid war like the plague, he obviously thinks this is necessary. He knew the market - THEISMANCARR - 9:32pm 3/16/26
    - I can search out credible sources that believe this is a righteous war. - ELP - 9:30pm 3/16/26
- From Axios: "He grossly overestimated his ability to topple the regime... [LINK] - Chris94 - 8:49pm 3/16/26
  - I guess waiting for the old guy to die of cancer & fomenting rebellion wasn’t fast enough. Dingbats. [NT] - LanceManion - 8:53pm 3/16/26
    - I'm thinking that regime is more of the "meet the new guy, same as the old guy" mindset. - ELP - 9:37pm 3/16/26
- This was a massive and poorly thought out blunder. - LanceManion - 8:33pm 3/16/26
  - In fairness, it isn't a blunder yet. We will have to see how it turns out. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 9:40pm 3/16/26
  - This happened because DJT's two influencers sought to benefit from his attacks on Iran...Bibi [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 9:03pm 3/16/26
  - At this point, if we declare victory and leave, there is no guarantee that the Strait will open - Chris94 - 8:38pm 3/16/26
    - At this point it seems like either concessionary bargaining or full escalation - LanceManion - 8:43pm 3/16/26
      - Nukes are off the table. Or should be. - Chris94 - 8:50pm 3/16/26
        Agree, but given terrain, etc, ground war is a loser. - LanceManion - 8:52pm 3/16/26
  - Yes it was. And Chris's post is right. There is no good way to end it. Should never have started. [NT] - irish93 - 8:38pm 3/16/26
    - Agree. It’s a laudable goal BUT Iran is not Venezuela. [NT] - LanceManion - 8:44pm 3/16/26
- It has always just been a matter of time until Trump stepped in it. - conorlarkin - 7:56pm 3/16/26

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