Biden’s response to Jordan attack is likely to be powerful, but US is wary of triggering a wider war with Iran, officials say | CNN Politics
I’m intrigued and somewhat apprehensive about the potential outcome of Biden’s response to the recent attack in Jordan. While I don’t perceive Iran as a nuclear-armed state, there may be intelligence that the public isn’t privy to. This raises questions about the possibility of a major war and the resulting global instability. Although some may fear a large-scale conflict, I see parallels between previous proxy wars involving Iran, the US, and the Soviet Union during the heightened tensions of the 1980s. Therefore, I don’t view this situation as an imminent catastrophic escalation.
One concern is that a US retaliation could lead to Iran rapidly developing and testing a nuclear weapon, altering the dynamics of the conflict.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker