Michael Doran joins Aaron Maclean on School of War to examine why the war with Iran continues despite devastating military setbacks for Tehran and the difference between the Iran strategies of Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama. He also discusses what the fight over the Strait of Hormuz reveals about the limits of American power and what the war will tell us about the future of United States strategy in the Middle East.
Caption
BYD’s chip Xuanji A3 is displayed during the 2026 World AI Conference on July 17, 2026, in Shanghai, China. (Getty Images)