There’s no compelling reason for the U.S. to go to war with Iran — yet

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The last thing Trump should want is to break his campaign pledge not to drag the country into another war in the Middle East, write aarondmiller2 and Richard Sokolsky in The Times.

between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, through which 30% of all seaborne-traded oil flows. But it has not carried out those threats. Over the last year, Iranian naval units have ceased to harass U.S. naval vessels in the Persian Gulf and have not interfered with freedom of navigation on international waters. And despite its threats,In short, there’s no compelling justification for war, and nothing yet that approximates past triggers for U.S.

Not only is a war with Iran unnecessary; it’s also risky and dangerous. America wields a preponderance of military force. But Iranian military forces and their proxies could cause serious damage to the U.S. and its allies. As they have done in the past,— causing significant casualties and endangering the U.S.-Iraqi relationship and the fight against Islamic State.

Hezbollah could attack Israel or U.S. forces in Syria and Iranian-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen could fire more missiles at Saudi Arabia and commercial ships transiting the Red Sea. and mines can interdict shipping in the Gulf and drive up the price of oil, and its cyber weapons, used in the past against Saudi Arabia, and missiles could destroy Persian Gulf energy infrastructure and U.S. naval combatants.The U.S. can probably count on three countries — Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia — to publicly support U.S. military attacks against Iran. The rest of the world will not rally to the Trump administration’s defense, particularly if it seems the U.S.

Similarly, the U.S. has alienated several countries, including India, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, to whom it had granted sanctions waivers for importing Iranian oil. Unprovoked U.S. military strikes will likely be met with global denunciations, especially if they drive up the price of oil. The United Nations will not sanction the use of U.S. military force nor will any of the world’s regional organizations. U.S. Secretary of State Michael R.

 

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aarondmiller2 Ah, what the hell. Why not? It'll take the focus off the Mueller Report and give his family and cronies more time to enrich themselves.

aarondmiller2 If war starts, it's on Trump for quiting the nuclear agreement and antagonizing ever since. There's zero reason for war.

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aarondmiller2 Iran isn’t Iraq don’t underestimate them

aarondmiller2 yet... but you'll help make it happen... am I right?

aarondmiller2 Bolton was his biggest mistake

aarondmiller2 Nobody is going to war. Calm down.

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