The article discusses the parallels between the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, based on incorrect intelligence regarding weapons of mass destruction, and the current threats posed by President Trump regarding Iran. In both cases, the justification centers around the perceived threat of nuclear capabilities. The discussion features insights from journalist Steve Coll and highlights the ongoing implications of these military decisions, emphasizing the lack of clear outcomes from the Iraq conflict and raising questions about the rationale for further military engagement in the Middle East.
In 2003, the U.S. launched a war in Iraq based on what turned out to be bad intelligence about weapons programs, then spent years mired in a conflict with no clear end.
Today, President Trump is threatening to bring the U.S. military into another Middle East conflict, this time over the alleged threat of a nuclear weapon from Iran.
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