The New York Times: US War against Iran Reminds of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
The paper pointed out that the rhetoric of the two leaders is surprisingly similar:
- US Secretary of Defense Austin said, "We are not starting this war, but during President Trump's term, we will end it."
- Putin used almost the same wording in 2022: "We did not start the so-called war in Ukraine, on the contrary, we are trying to end it."
Experts noted that both the US and Russia deliberately avoided the word "war": US House Speaker Johnson referred to what is happening as an "operation"; Russia called the invasion a "special military operation."
Analysts also warned that the expectation of a quick victory may be wrong. They said that without clear political goals, pure military power has little meaning.
Trump's decision to go to war with Iran is considered "a step into the unknown," and the unstable situation the US faces may far exceed current expectations.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1859104627610636/
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