US Undeclared War with Iran: Lasting Consequences Loom
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran, instigated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s unsubstantiated claims of an imminent Iranian nuclear threat, is unlikely to achieve its stated goals. Instead of halting conflict or fostering peace, the attack risks escalating tensions and igniting a wider regional conflagration, jeopardizing US and allied forces. This action, based on disputed intelligence, lacks a clear strategy for de-escalation and may inadvertently spur Iran to pursue nuclear weapons more aggressively. The long-term consequences could include regime change in Iran or a dangerous escalation of nuclear proliferation globally.
John Q. Hosedrinker