Trump’s Iran War: A campaign with no clear objective or exit

Vox argues that Trump’s open-ended war on Iran lacks a clear public justification, defined objectives, or exit strategy. His eight-minute speech mixes grievances about Iran with conflicting aims—initially signaling a focus on disabling military capabilities, then suggesting regime change—yet provides no coherent plan. The piece also notes that the buildup bypassed congressional or constitutional checks, highlighting a drift toward aggressive unilateral presidential power and few constraints, drawing a parallel to autocratic decisionmaking and Russia’s Ukraine invasion as a cautionary analogue.