Has Trump dragged the US into a forever war in Iran? | Mohamad Bazzi
Summary
President Donald Trump started a military conflict with Iran about five months ago, promising a quick victory and regime change. Recent fighting and broken ceasefire agreements have increased violence, causing US and Iranian casualties and risking a long, ongoing war.Key Facts
- President Trump launched military action against Iran five months ago, expecting a fast win.
- He promised to stop wars during his 2024 election campaign, but instead started this new conflict.
- A ceasefire deal in April collapsed by mid-June, with disagreements over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route.
- The US and Iran have attacked each other’s military targets, including airstrikes and missile strikes.
- The US imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ships, slowing trade and raising oil prices above $90 a barrel.
- Nineteen US service members have died and about 430 have been wounded since the war started.
- Iran has threatened to attack Gulf countries’ energy infrastructure in retaliation.
- President Trump has threatened further strikes on Iran’s power plants and civilian infrastructure.
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