Scott Galloway

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We're a month into the war with Iran and the messaging couldn't be more split or, I don't know if that's the right word, confused, sclerotic, head up your ass, makes no fucking sense.

There you go.

Really bad.

That's probably better.

President Trump is touting real progress toward a deal while Defense Secretary Pete Hagsath says we're closer than ever to winning.

What is winning, white man?

Even as he acknowledges Iran can still strike back.

So...

Which is it?

Are we nearing a deal or bracing for more retaliation?

At the same time, the conflict is expanding.

The US is flying B-52 missions over Iran, targeting supply chains, while Iran maintains its grip on the Straits of Hormuz, driving tanker attacks and rising tensions across the region.

And back at home, it's starting to bite.

Gas prices are up, supply chains are tightening, and the risk of a prolonged conflict is turning into a real political task.

So what's the end game here?

Here's Secretary Hexseth earlier talking about the timeline.