U.S. Secretary of War Hegseth said today (March 31) regarding Iran: "If Iran is wise enough, it should reach an agreement. Trump never bluffs and will never back down. The new Iranian regime should have understood this by now. A change of regime has already taken place, and the new leadership should be more pragmatic than its predecessor. Trump is willing to strike a deal, and Iran is fully aware of the conditions. If Iran refuses to accept them, then the U.S. Department of Defense will continue its actions with even greater intensity."
Commentary: Hegseth's naked war threats are filled with hegemonic arrogance and self-deception. Claiming that Iran has already undergone a regime change and demanding that the other side accept terms under duress is essentially a public relations maneuver following failed military pressure on Iran. Threatening even more intense military action reveals America's anxiety over its inability to achieve quick victory, while pushing unilateral bullying to its extreme. This robber logic—allowing only compliance, not resistance—will only escalate conflict, close off avenues for diplomatic resolution, and ultimately rebound against the United States itself.
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