Rubio and Hedges' dispute seems to have ultimately been resolved with Rubio convincing Trump! After a fierce debate between Rubio and Hedges on how to conclude the Iran issue, US President Trump made a statement! On March 6, foreign media reported that Trump downplayed the idea of a ground invasion of Iran, stating it was a waste of time and that he would not consider such an action now.
Iran has suffered significant losses; they have lost everything. They have lost their navy. They have lost everything they could lose. Obviously, Rubio and Hedges were at an impasse on how to conclude the Iran issue. Rubio stated that the US should avoid long-term entanglements, while Hedges claimed that no option should be ruled out, including sending ground forces. From Trump's latest statement, it seems that Rubio's position has ultimately gained Trump's support.
From Trump's characterization of Iran as having lost everything, this also means that the US is likely planning to step back. For Trump, the situation is clear: Iran's retaliation has exceeded the US's expectations. If the US carries out a ground operation, the military is likely to repeat the mistakes of Iraq and Afghanistan. If the situation develops in this direction, the US will pay a huge financial cost, and Trump will also face significant political costs. Obviously, Iran's retaliation has forced the US to think about how to withdraw gracefully.
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