War Looms

Israel’s expecting a war with Iran to drag on for months, and that’s bad news for President Trump. The prospect of extended combat creates a whole new set of political risks and uncertainties for him.

Risks and Uncertainties

It’s not like the President needs more problems, but a long war with Iran will test his resolve and create novel challenges. The US will have to decide how much support to give Israel, and that won’t be an easy call.

Let’s be real, a war with Iran won’t be pretty. It’s going to be bloody, and it’s going to be long. Israel’s prepared for that, but it’s not clear if the US is.