Washington Politics
All aboard America's strategic blunder train. Next stop: Iran
Our stumbling into war with Tehran would be the latest in a self-inflicted 30-year road to nowhere
February 22, 2026
Our stumbling into war with Tehran would be the latest in a self-inflicted 30-year road to nowhere
Some early Trump supporters are railing against this latest potential war, but are they being heard?
They see the military build-up and know that bombing and regime change can have consequences, especially geopolitical ones
Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner downplayed the potential for profiteering but that's not exactly the case
The deal Trump wants is a no-go for Tehran, which is resigned to retaliating if bombed again, limited or otherwise
The prospect of lifting sanctions and sustained economic cooperation is one of the most powerful levers the West has right now
