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No Strategy, No Briefings, No Clarity

March 30, 2026 · 10:07 am ET · Leave a Comment

The Pentagon has gone silent.

It’s now been more than a week since officials last briefed reporters on the war in Iran — a striking departure from the playbook of past conflicts, when military leaders offered near-daily updates, especially in the opening stages.

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