"Success in war is defined not by the number of enemy combatants you kill or the amount of damage you do but by whether or not you achieve those strategic objectives when the war is over."
"These failures have come at tremendous cost. In five weeks, the U.S. has spent billions of dollars, stretched its armed forces thin, and exhausted an enormous amount of its munition stockpile."
"The war has disrupted global supply chains of critical resources, driving up the prices of essential consumer goods including food and fuel both in the U.S. and around the world."
"The war has put further strain on our alliances in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, while cementing the U.S.'s reputation as an erratic and unreliable actor on the world stage."
Countries engage in war to achieve specific goals, which can be material, moral, offensive, defensive, self-interested, or altruistic. The U.S. war with Iran has not met President Trump's stated aims, such as inducing regime change or destroying Iran's military capabilities. The conflict has incurred significant costs, including financial strain, disruption of global supply chains, and loss of life. The war has also damaged U.S. alliances and reputation, while failing to achieve its strategic objectives.
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