The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle Trump team has no answers on post-war Iran
Mar 6, 2026
Larry Sabato, director of the Center for Politics and presidential historian, offers sharp analysis on elections and state races. He dissects Texas primary dynamics and why Montana may flip. Short takes on midterm political math, GOP runoff implications, and how the Iran conflict could reshape campaign terrain.
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Iran Conflict Has Become A Regional War
- The conflict with Iran has expanded into a regional war involving NATO concerns and strikes beyond Iranian borders.
- NATO shot down a missile headed for Turkey and a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka, signaling broader geographic escalation.
U.S. Signals Deepening Campaign While Hiding Munitions Details
- U.S. leaders publicly promise escalating strikes and claim sufficient munitions while avoiding detailed disclosure on quantities.
- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and defense officials said "we are just getting started" while the White House convenes contractors to boost production.
Experts Warn The Lid Is Off And War May Be Protracted
- Critics warn the conflict cannot be contained and risks becoming protracted with multiple theaters and NATO allies threatened.
- Paul Rieckhoff argued the lid is off, describing potential long wars and calls for Congress to act to constrain further escalation.