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The Strategy Behind the Iran War Ceasefire

The Strategy Behind the Iran War Ceasefire
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth holds a press conference following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, at the Pentagon in Washington on April 8, 2026. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
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Despite some naysayers’ negative commentary, the current conditional ceasefire with Iran is not evidence of drift or indecision by the Trump administration. It is a deliberate operational pause that creates space for asymmetric advantage. It is, in fact, far closer to classical warfighting logic than many of Trump’s critics are prepared to acknowledge.

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Bryan Brulotte
Bryan Brulotte
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Bryan Brulotte is chairman of Sterling-Trust, a private equity firm based in Ottawa, Canada. He holds a doctorate in business and brings more than four decades of experience spanning military service and senior roles in the private and public sectors.