US must explain Iran before time runs out
U.S. President Donald Trump had a golden opportunity on July 16: a primetime address to the American people in which he could have explained the most consequential foreign-policy decision of his presidency—the war with Iran—and…
Assessment
The piece argues that President Trump missed a critical chance to build public understanding for a military confrontation with Iran. Without a clear national security rationale, the conflict risks being perceived as another partisan Middle East entanglement. The question is whether the administration can still articulate a compelling case before public support erodes further.