{"id":344131,"date":"2026-04-07T08:23:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=344131"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:23:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:23:01","slug":"americas-exit-from-iran-lies-within-writes-col-wesley-martin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/nuclear\/americas-exit-from-iran-lies-within-writes-col-wesley-martin\/","title":{"rendered":"America\u2019s Exit from Iran Lies Within, Writes Col. Wesley Martin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Colonel (Retired) Wes Martin – a retired U.S. Army colonel, served as the first Senior Antiterrorism Officer for all Coalitions in Iraq, in an interview with Simaye Azadi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a commentary published in Newsmax<\/span><\/span><\/a>, Colonel (Retired) Wes Martin – a retired U.S. Army colonel, served as the first Senior Antiterrorism Officer for all Coalitions in Iraq,\u00a0 argues that the United States has once again entered a Middle Eastern conflict without adhering to the core principles of the Weinberger-Powell Doctrine\u2014clear objectives, public support, cost assessment, and, most critically, a viable exit strategy. As tensions escalate, Iran has responded asymmetrically, disrupting global energy markets<\/a> and exposing the economic vulnerabilities of a prolonged war, particularly through threats to the Strait of Hormuz. Military actions, including targeted strikes, have failed to produce decisive outcomes, instead highlighting the regime\u2019s preparedness for sustained confrontation, he writes.<\/p>\n

The article contends that Washington\u2019s current approach risks deepening instability while overlooking a central strategic reality: Iran\u2019s greatest vulnerability lies within its own society, suggests this former U.S. army officer. Decades of recurring nationwide protests<\/a> reveal deep internal fractures that the regime struggles to contain. While the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is structured for external conflict, it faces significant challenges when confronted with simultaneous internal unrest.<\/p>\n

Rather than relying on airpower or negotiations that may inadvertently empower Tehran, the author argues that supporting the Iranian people and organized resistance offers a more viable path. Such an approach could provide a credible exit strategy while aligning with long-term regional stability objectives.<\/p>\n

The full text of Col. Wesly Martin’s article follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udca5Excellent commentary by Col. Wesley Martin, Chief Anti-terrorism officer for Coalition Forces in Iraq post 2003.
America's Exit Strategy Is Already Inside Iran https:\/\/t.co\/2evS4wwUPA<\/a>
.@PeteHegseth<\/a><\/p>\n

— Ali Safavi (@amsafavi) April 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n