Tit-For-Tat Diplomacy Won't Solve Trump's Iran Problem

As the saying goes: Three strikes, and you're out.

Jonathan Sweet and Mark Toth

Jul 13, 2026

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jet refuels over the Middle East. Photo: U.S. Central Command

Iran — via its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy — responded to President Trump’s demand for a

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A guest post by

Jonathan Sweet

Retired Army Intelligence Officer. Freelance Author, Contributor and Columnist for The Hill, New York Post, Kyiv Post and FOX News. Providing a Warfighter's Perspective and Insight into current events that impact National Security.

A guest post by

Mark Toth

Mark writes on national security & foreign policy. His work has appeared in The Hill, New York Post, Daily Mail, Washington Examiner, the Kyiv Post and is syndicated in dozens of publications. Mark also frequently commentates on TVP World.