US president's pared-back National Security Council left fewer experts shaping Iran policy, bypassing structured interagency planning and raising concerns over coordination with the military, Gulf allies and threats to Hormuz

Worried about a president who seemed to be flying by the seat of his pants as he waged war, Congress stepped in to establish a council of experts to advise the president,…

US president's pared-back National Security Council left fewer experts shaping Iran policy, bypassing structured interagency planning and raising concerns over coordination with…