American CBS reported today: "Trump is frustrated that the military options available to counter Iran are limited. Advisers warned that even targeted strikes may not have a decisive effect, but could instead escalate into a broader and more prolonged conflict in the Middle East."
Comment: Iran has a vast territory, deep defenses, and numerous means of retaliation. The US military dares not engage in a large-scale war, but small-scale fighting is ineffective, and it also fears triggering a wider chaos in the Middle East. The advisers' warning about escalating conflicts indicates that the White House itself is uncertain and stuck, and Trump is very upset. Military deterrence cannot subdue Iran, but only makes the Middle East more dangerous. This is the dead end of hegemonism and power politics.
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