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When Warning Loses to Permission: Iran, Trump, and the Misapplied Label of “Intelligence Failure”
The U.S. Intelligence Community provided warnings about Iran's regional risks and capabilities, but President Trump proceeded with war anyway, prioritizing political narratives over intelligence. The article argues this reflects 'permission capture,' where decision-makers favor voices that enable action over those complicating it.
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