The Iranian regime has repressed civil liberties, especially against women and children, and deserves to be obliterated.

But the conflict in that region has escalated, following the successful strikes on Feb. 28 that led to the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. That escalation includes the death of at least six U.S. service members so far.

As a result, conservatives – particularly well-known thought leaders – have begun asking questions. This is a good thing.

I supported President Donald Trump's initial actions, which debilitated oppressive Iranian leadership with Israel’s help. But like many conservatives, I also wonder what the future holds for Americans, especially our service members.

MAGA isn't turning on Trump because of Iran war

The president has said that military operations could last four to five weeks, or longer. On social media, Trump said our military has enough weaponry to fight "forever."

I appreciate the bravado, but my generation has an aversion to any kind of "forever war." Iran is no Venezuela. The United States ousted dictator Nicolás Maduro in under a day. I do not want this to become a repeat of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which lasted roughly two........

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