The Daily T 'Trump is a man with no plan': Why the president can't win the Iran war
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Mar 10, 2026 David Blair, The Telegraph’s chief foreign affairs commentator, gives sharp analysis of the Iran conflict and regional fallout. Hannah Furness, Royal Editor at The Telegraph, breaks down renewed scrutiny of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and palace optics. They discuss Trump’s unclear approach, Iran’s capabilities and regional energy impacts. Short, fast-paced takes on geopolitics and royal reputation.
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Missiles Will Diminish But Drones Persist
- Blair notes missile stockpiles may be depleting but drone capacity is vast and hard to eliminate.
- Estimates: ~1,500 missiles initially with several hundred fired; drones are cheap and produced in large numbers.
Energy Choke Points Amplify Iran's Influence
- Targeted missile and drone strikes have paralysed major Gulf energy infrastructure and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Closures at Ras Laffan and Ras Tanura halted huge gas and oil exports, pushing oil toward $100 a barrel.
Netanyahu Has A Plan Trump Lacks
- Israel views weakening Iran's military as a win even without regime change, so Netanyahu will likely press on.
- Netanyahu's past showed Israel can act independently, bombing Iran largely without US involvement.