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US Back and Forth on Iran Confused Everyone in Region, Says Michael Allen
Monday, August 3, 2026
Michael Allen, a former national security aide to President George W. Bush and managing director of Beacon Global Strategies, stated that US policy messaging on Iran has created confusion among the American public and regional actors. Allen also commented on a tentative agreement to rebuild Gaza, saying implementation is unlikely to match the agreement's stated terms, while acknowledging the current administration's effort in negotiating it.
