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Trump started a war with no clear end in sight. They rarely end well for presidents

What happened

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Why people care
Energy infrastructure attacks between Israel and trump-references-pearl-harbor-in-meeting-with-japanese-pm.html" class="story-link" title="Trump hasn’t ruled out a draft for war with Iran — but is conscription constitut">Iran represent a dangerous escalation that could destabilize global energy supplies and draw the U.S. deeper into Middle East conflict. The strikes have already impacted energy markets, and historical precedent suggests prolonged conflicts typically damage presidential approval ratings.
The takes
Security hawks say

The U.S. must maintain strong support for Israel's right to defend itself and deter Iranian aggression in the region. Additional troop deployments may be necessary to provide stability and protect American interests while preventing further escalation.

Critics say

Trump has initiated another open-ended military conflict without clear objectives or exit strategy. Historical evidence shows such conflicts rarely end well for presidents, and deeper U.S. involvement risks entangling America in another prolonged Middle East war.

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