The 3 big lies about the Iran war
'Critics are spinning worst-case scenarios while ignoring the basic facts on the ground'
By
Ben Shapiro
March 12, 2026
If you've been following coverage of the Trump administration's military action against Iran, you've probably noticed something: A lot of people are determined to convince you that the United States is losing.
They're wrong.
Even worse, many of them know they're wrong. Critics across the political spectrum – from Democrats to elements of the so-called horseshoe Right – are pushing narratives that paint the conflict as a disaster in the making. The goal is simple: Undermine public confidence and turn what is shaping up as a strategic success into a perceived failure.
Three particular claims are circulating widely. All three deserve to be addressed.
Lie No. 1: The war is a quagmire.
https://www.wnd.com/2026/03/3-big-lies-about-iran-war/
