Trump’s decision on Iran strikes hinges on these questions
vox.com • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump has publicly urged Iranian protesters to continue their demonstrations and threatened potential US military strikes in response to the regime's brutal crackdown, though he has recently expressed uncertainty about immediate intervention.
- The Iranian government’s violent suppression of protests has reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths, but a nationwide internet blackout complicates verification of the situation on the ground.
- Trump’s dilemma mirrors past US foreign policy challenges about intervening in foreign conflicts, balancing credibility, potential unintended consequences, and the effectiveness of military action.
- Historical precedents such as US decisions in Syria (2013) and Libya (2011) illustrate the risks of both action and inaction, including regional instability and backlash from limited interventions.
- Critics caution that US intervention may
