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As Washington insists the Iran war\u2019s core goals are met, the Pentagon is reportedly mapping out limited ground operations\u2014raids on coastal positions and Kharg Island, the lifeline of Iran\u2019s oil exports. Trump claims the conflict is \u201cwon,\u201d yet the military is planning for something that looks like the opposite of closure. That contradiction has left allies deeply uneasy, and one of America\u2019s closest partners is now saying so out loud.<\/p>\n

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In Canberra, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese openly challenged Trump\u2019s narrative, accusing Washington of failing to explain its real objectives. He agreed Iran\u2019s nuclear ambitions and regional power projection have been sharply curbed, but warned that the third goal\u2014regime change\u2014could be disastrous if imposed from outside. Citing history\u2019s failures, he urged de\u2011escalation, even while condemning Tehran\u2019s brutal repression of women and minorities. His message was unmistakable: without clarity and restraint, this \u201cvictory\u201d could yet spiral into a wider, uncontrollable war.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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