Murrett Speaks with Newsweek about President’s Talk of Massive Attack on Iran

July 24, 2026

Newsweek

Robert B. Murrett

Public Administration & International Affairs Department

Syracuse University Institute for Security Policy & Law

Conflict

Defense & Security

International Affairs

Middle East & North Africa

Newsweek

Robert B. Murrett

Following President Donald Trump’s warning of a "massive attack" on Iran, Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, said, "I think what it means is a dramatically escalated air campaign." In the interview, Murrett added: "I don't see any evidence of large deployments of ground forces, or indicators that any kind of significant ground activity would take place."

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