I am alarmed by the escalating tensions with Iran and the prospect of the United States entering into a new war in the Middle East. The Israel-Iran conflict is profoundly dangerous and complicated.
Entering this conflict would be a grave mistake. U.S. intelligence did not recently feel that Iran had made any notable new strides in its nuclear program, yet the current administration appears to be warming up to a U.S. strike. It is critical to question what is achievable by such a war and what outcomes are in our national interest. Experts warn that destroying Iran's nuclear program might only set it back by months, and that regime change is difficult with no guarantee of a successor regime favorable to Western interests.
The U.S. has a poor history with regime change and nation-building. We should be very cautious about undertaking such a conflict. Furthermore, current polls indicate that Americans are deeply opposed to entering such a war. Iran is a nation of 90 million people with 5000 years of history, and a protracted war could be very difficult for Israel, especially if U.S. public support wanes.
The concerns raised about presidential decision-making regarding this potential war are alarming. The President's actions are driven by personal reputation and a desire to save face and own a victory, rather than being aligned with US national interests. This raises serious questions about the basis for engaging in such a conflict and calls for a robust checks and balances.
I urge you to actively oppose any U.S. military intervention in Iran. Demand congressional debate and a vote on any potential military action. Uphold Congress's constitutional authority to declare war and ensure that any decision to engage in conflict is based on genuine national interest and not personal or political considerations.
We must prioritize diplomacy and avoid another costly and potentially disastrous war.
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