America and Iran are better off as friends than foes. Logic, not ideology, leads to this conclusion.
There is no compelling economic, social, or political reason for the United States to attack Iran. Such a move does not materially improve American prosperity, security, or social cohesion. On the contrary, it risks higher energy prices, market instability, regional escalation, and further strain on American military and fiscal resources.
The primary driver of hostility toward Iran is not an America-first calculation. It is an Israel-first policy. This stands in direct contradiction to the stated principle of putting American interests first.
Ironically, at this point, Israel itself does not want the United States to attack Iran. Iran’s demonstrated ability to strike Tel Aviv during the 12-Day War has altered the risk equation. A wider conflict would expose Israel to damage far exceeding what was previously assumed, and any US-led escalation would likely provoke a response that makes the 12-Day War look minor by comparison.
With domestic protests in Iran having subsided and the regime still firmly in place, the military option is no longer viable as a tool for regime change. An external attack would consolidate internal support around the Iranian state, not weaken it. History shows that such actions strengthen regimes under pressure rather than collapse them.
If the United States acts rationally, it should act for Americans. Not for the strategic preferences of another country.
A more logical path is engagement. Befriending Iran does not mean endorsement of its system or policies. It means recognising geopolitical reality and pursuing bilateral economic cooperation where interests align.
Access to trade, investment, and structured engagement lowers incentives for conflict and creates mutual cost for escalation.
Measured against outcomes, not emotions, cooperation with Iran serves American interests better than confrontation. Logic dictates this is not weakness.
It is strategy.
Peace. Anas
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