The Incoherence of the Iran Hawks
If bombing has limited, reversible effects, then it will have to continue indefinitely.
The recent comments made by President Trump regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran have raised concerns about the accuracy of his analysis. In a speech to reporters, Trump praised the resilience of the Iranian nation despite their significant military losses, including sinking naval vessels, destroyed aircraft, and disabled anti-aircraft weaponry. This statement contrasts sharply with the reality on the ground, as Iran's military is still active and capable of mounting attacks.
Trump's remarks appear to be an echo of the perspective held by leading Iran-war hawks, such as Marc Thiessen. In a Washington Post opinion piece, Thiessen claimed that the U.S. military had made significant progress against Iran, sinking 85% of its defense industrial base and sinking its navy and air force. However, these claims are contradicted by recent reports suggesting that Iran has quickly rebuilt its military infrastructure.
Thiessen's argument is that the war should continue for a few more weeks to achieve a final victory, despite the fact that the U.S. military capacity is limited and the situation has already deteriorated, with Iran retaliating against a U.S. military base in Jordan.
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