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- Cohen condemned President Donald Trump’s Gulf strategy as a strategic error.
- Cohen said the administration underestimated Iran and ignored likely retaliation in the Persian Gulf.
- Cohen argued the United States failed to coordinate with European allies to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping.
- Cohen noted insufficient mine-clearing, limited advanced-weapon stockpiles, and weak aircraft protection in the region.
- Cohen blamed years of underinvestment for those gaps rather than solely blaming Trump.