The decision by the United States and Israel to plunge into a new war with Iran creates a highly dangerous moment with unpredictable consequences. Israel used the word “pre-emptive” to justify its attack.
The evidence is that this is not a response to an imminent threat, which the word pre-emption implies. Instead, it is a war of choice.
Israel and the United States have calculated that the Islamic regime in Iran is vulnerable; dealing with a severe economic crisis, the fallout from the brutal crackdown on protesters at the start of the year and with defences still badly damaged by last summer’s war. Their conclusion seems to have been that this was an opportunity that should not be squandered.
As the President stated, our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime.
The President ordered bold action. CENTCOM forces are delivering an overwhelming and unrelenting blow. pic.twitter.com/B0k5gV4YnU
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) February 28, 2026
Am I hallucinating? Meanwhile, Justin Trudeau & his pro-Iranian-regime brother are crying in their artisanal beers. @fancypants_s https://t.co/KGiExE2ZIQ
— Patti Jo (@TheSupeHero) February 28, 2026
