Former Defense secretary says Iran ‘emboldened’ by conflict, ignoring Trump threats
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday said Iran is being “emboldened” by the ongoing conflict in the region as President Trump keeps reneging on large-scale threats involving attacks on Tehran. “Clearly the Iranians have figured this out. They are not reacting to these th.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from The Hill says: Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday said Iran is being “emboldened” by the ongoing conflict in the region as President Trump keeps reneging on large-scale threats involving attacks on Tehran. “Clearly the Iranians have figured this out. They are not reacting to these th.
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- Published: Aug 9, 2026, 4:04 PM UTC
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