While President Trump claims the war is about neutralizing nuclear threats and liberating the Iranian people, there are clear political and personal motivations.
In this week’s FourSight, we unpick the administration’s shifting justifications - from "imminent" missile threats debunked by experts to a "regime change" plan with no clear successor.
With the Middle East in flames and US allies in the Gulf facing unprecedented insecurity, we ask whether Trump is making a high-stakes gamble to cement his place in US history.
Featuring insights from Trita Parsi, Azadeh Moaveni, and Kim Ghattas, we explore the devastating civilian cost and the terrifying reality of a region without a roadmap.
