This Is the First War of My Lifetime That Lacks Even a Phony Justification

"The Pentagon is expected to send thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army's elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, adding to a massive U.S. military buildup."

"Such an escalation could dramatically raise the stakes in the conflict, which is already in its fourth week and has roiled global markets."

"This is the first war of my lifetime that lacks even a coherent phony justification. It's also the first war of my lifetime in which the president who launched it is simultaneously engaged in a desperate search for a trapdoor through which he can escape."

"If you told me that the planes airlifting the 82nd to the Middle East had been ordered to turn around and fly back when they were halfway there, I wouldn't be at all surprised."

The Pentagon plans to send 3,000 to 4,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, contributing to a significant military buildup. This decision comes as President Trump discusses a potential deal with Iran to end the ongoing conflict. While no troops are currently set to enter Iran, preparations for future operations are underway. The current war lacks a clear justification, and the president appears to be seeking a way to withdraw from the situation.

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