Trump’s Middle East Strikes: Strategic Defense or Dangerous Overreach?

President Donald Trump, often vocal about his distaste for prolonged foreign entanglements—especially in the volatile Middle East—has nonetheless launched aggressive strikes on Iran’s leadership and infrastructure. This action reportedly aims to neutralize threats deemed “unacceptable and imminent,” yet specifics justifying such urgency remain conspicuously absent.Why Risk Another Long-Term Conflict Without Clear Threats?For years, Trump has championed the "America First" doctrine, promising to redirect U.S. attention toward domestic prosperity and hemispheric security rather than endless overseas wars. Yet ordering attacks that have killed top Iranian officials risks plunging the nation into a quagmire reminiscent of past misguided interventions.Advisers struggle to point...