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The article critiques Donald Trump's escalation of military strikes against Iran, arguing that the campaign has transformed a failed strategy into a perpetual cycle of conflict. Initial attacks aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear program and military power have instead intensified regional tensions, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint. Despite significant destruction of Iranian infrastructure and military assets, the political objectives—such as securing unconditional access to Hormuz or dismantling Iran's regional influence—remain unmet. The administration's reliance on escalation to justify further attacks creates a self-perpetuating cycle where each failure is reframed as unfinished business, leading to increased military and economic costs. The text highlights how the strategy undermines U.S. military readiness, regional alliances, and economic stability, while failing to achieve its stated goals. It calls for a clear political objective, defined conditions for ending operations, and a commitment to diplomacy to avoid an endless war. The piece emphasizes that continued strikes without a coherent strategy risk deepening instability and eroding American credibility.

via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — Former NATO analyst says Trump's push for a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would mean a huge military operation.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services passed a key defense bill barring any reduction of U.S. Forces Korea unless the secretary of defense certifies that it serves national interests amid concer...

via World news | The Guardian — The far shorter Middle East war has rapidly revealed the strategic weakness of US firepower in an interconnected world In a 1965 speech justifying the war in Vietnam, Lyndon B Johnson argued that the goal was to ensure “every country can shape its own destiny” since only in such a world could the US secure its own freedom. However, he also admitted “such were infirmities of man that force must often precede reason, and the waste of war, the works of peace”. It was the kind of elegant justificati