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Pentagon Leaks Classified Assessment Warning Iran Operation Unsustainable

9/1/2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth received a warning that an operation against Iran was unsustainable.
The Washington Post published a bombshell report on Sunday citing the classified assessment that contained the warning.
Sources alleged Pentagon officials leaked the assessment to the newspaper to shape the war debate.
Foreign policy scholar Arta Moeini said the military wants to withdraw while civilian leaders continue engagement.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth received a warning that an operation against Iran was unsustainable.
The Washington Post published a bombshell report on Sunday citing the classified assessment that contained the warning.
Sources alleged Pentagon officials leaked the assessment to the newspaper to shape the war debate.
Foreign policy scholar Arta Moeini said the military wants to withdraw while civilian leaders continue engagement.