The Iran War Is Spurring Global Anger at America

"Kissinger's remarks were much quoted on social media this week as the new war launched by Donald Trump against Iran once again demonstrated that US imperialism has a way of devastating allies as well as foes. The brunt of suffering caused by the war is not restricted to the main actors-the United States, Israel and Iran-but extends across the region and indeed the world."

"Beyond the regional human cost, the war is also upending the global economy by sending oil and gas prices spiralling. On Thursday, The New York Times reported that the war has been "a stunning punch to a worldwide economy that has already been walloped by a breakdown of the international trading order, war in Ukraine and President Trump's chaotic policymaking.""

"Culpability for this disaster lies squarely with the Trump and Netanyahu governments, which launched a war of choice against an enemy that presented no imminent threat. Even after nearly two weeks of conflict, Trump has still failed to offer any convincing justification or even a plausible goal for his attack."

Trump's war against Iran demonstrates how US military actions harm both adversaries and allies across the Middle East and globally. The conflict has caused thousands of casualties in Iran, Lebanon, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE. Beyond regional suffering, the war destabilizes the global economy by driving oil and gas prices higher, threatening worldwide inflation, interest rates, and food security through increased fertilizer costs. The Trump and Netanyahu administrations launched this war of choice against an enemy presenting no imminent threat, without articulating clear justification or achievable goals. The administration's lack of planning for foreseeable outcomes demonstrates reckless decision-making with far-reaching consequences.

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