# US militarily lost Iran war on April 8th, says defence analyst

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Published: 2026-06-14T12:07:11+00:00
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The headline refers to a comment by UK defense analyst Michael Clarke. In a recent interview, Clarke argued that the United States had effectively "militarily lost" the Iran war by April 8, 2026, because it failed to achieve a decisive military outcome and instead accepted a ceasefire after both sides became concerned about further escalation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insight-today--6633039/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates news everyday.

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