Retired General Hodges warns Iran tensions mark strategic defeat for US credibility

Retired three-star General Ben Hodges sat down with Deutsche Welle's Washington Bureau Chief Ines Pohl to discuss escalating tensions with Iran and broader concerns about U.S. strategic leadership. Hodges described recent American rhetoric as "appalling" and warned that current policy direction constitutes a strategic defeat for U.S. interests. His comments raise alarm about America's credibility with allies and its overall strategic positioning in the Middle East and globally. The interview reflects growing concern among senior military figures about the trajectory of U.S. foreign policy under current administration leadership.