"Nixon sought to defend Washington's credibility, cynically understood as a decent interval between America's departure and Saigon's collapse. To secure that two-year interval from the Paris peace accords of January 1973 to the fall of Saigon in April 1975, Nixon and his national security adviser, Henry Kissinger, subjected the people of Vietnam to four years of bombardment."
"Trump's military actions in Iran are not aimed at destroying its long-range missiles, as the White House claims that Iran's ballistic missile capacity is functionally destroyed. The rationale for continued bombing remains unclear, especially since Trump seems to have abandoned the goal of regime change."
Donald Trump's military strategy in Iran mirrors Richard Nixon's approach in Vietnam, characterized by a pursuit of goals that lead to significant suffering. Nixon's quest for an honorable end resulted in extensive bombing campaigns and high casualties, while Trump continues military actions without clear objectives. The White House claims Iran's missile capabilities are diminished, and its nuclear program has been severely impacted. However, Trump's motivations remain unclear, as he has seemingly abandoned goals like regime change, raising questions about the rationale behind ongoing military actions.
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