Shapiro initially expected the US would not invade Iran because he believed US policymakers understood the invasion would fail militarily and produce unacceptable economic consequences, but he was wrong because he underestimated US commitment to the conflict.
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Jacob ShapiroEvidence Quote
“It literally did not come into my imagination that this would be a longer war... he got me. The bait and switch is on.”
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