Trump killed Iran’s leader. It’s doubtful he has ideas beyond that |
Trump killed Iran’s leader. It’s doubtful he has ideas beyond that
March 1, 2026 — 3:10pm
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How long the US and Israeli air campaign against Iran lasts will, as it should, depend on when the mission’s aim has been achieved. But exactly what that aim is remains somewhat vague. The use of military force is the gravest of decisions a political leader can make, but the justification posted on social media by US President Donald Trump made reference to “imminent threats from the Iranian regime” without saying what those threats were. The United States ambassador to the United Nations claimed that the mission’s aims were to “dismantle missile capabilities”, “degrade” Iran’s navy, to “disrupt” Iran’s ability to arm proxy forces and to ensure that Iran could not threaten the world with a nuclear weapon.
The real aim of the campaign though, appeared to come at the end of Trump’s video when he said: “Finally, to the great, proud people of Iran, I say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand…when we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations.” This was a........