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Iran is Vulnerable – What Will the US Do?

Published January 14, 2026, 09:19
Iran is Vulnerable – What Will the US Do?

President Trump is considering military action against Iran, facing a critical decision. The article analyzes the potential benefits and risks of such a move. The benefits include destabilizing Iran's regional influence, supporting protesters, and preventing the acquisition of nuclear weapons. However, military intervention carries significant risks and would not be 'clean' or 'tidy'. Iran has been weakened by internal uprisings and military defeats, while its population is less hostile to the US. The author argues that a regime change in Iran could lead to a 'new Middle East' focused on trade and peace, and would send a strong message to China and Russia.