The Washington Post reports exclusively: U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that although President Trump is still considering a military strike against Iran, such a strike "will never" lead the United States into a prolonged war.
Comment: Vance's statement that the strike will not trigger a long-term war is essentially a public opinion buildup for military adventurism and an attempt to ease domestic and military concerns. He deliberately downplays the risks of conflict, claiming the action is controllable and no ground forces will be deployed. On the surface, it seems rational and restrained, but in reality, it underestimates Iran's counterattack capabilities and the chain reactions in the Middle East. Military leaders have long warned about the risks of military action, yet Vance uses political rhetoric to minimize the crisis, backing up Trump's hardline options while trying to avoid repeating the mistakes of Iraq and Afghanistan. This fantasy of "precision strikes and quick withdrawal" is extremely difficult to achieve in the complex situation in the Middle East. Once hostilities begin, whether the fire can be controlled or if it will escalate into a long-term confrontation is not decided by the United States.
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