It is
deeply unfortunate, but I fear that many American soldiers may soon lose their
lives.
Not
because they chose this path freely, but because they are following orders from
leadership that appears, at best, reactive, and at worst, driven by arrogance,
self-aggrandisement, and the need to justify earlier decisions. There is a
growing certainty that the current escalation is not purely in the interest of
the United States, but influenced heavily by the long-standing strategic
objectives of Benjamin Netanyahu and the state of Israel. Even as of today,
Israel’s own military, the Israel Defense Forces, may not be at the forefront
in a ground war, while young American soldiers are pushed to carry out that
burden.
These
soldiers are not abstract figures. They are sons and daughters, husbands and
wives, fathers and mothers. They have families, dreams, and lives beyond the
battlefield. To see them placed in harm’s way for what may not be a direct
American necessity is troubling.
My
concern is further heightened by recent developments. The United States is now
moving a third aircraft carrier into the Middle East. This is not a routine
deployment. It is a signal. A signal of escalation, of preparation, and
potentially, of war widening beyond control.
So far, Iran
has shown a degree of restraint that is often overlooked. Their responses have
largely targeted military assets, installations, and strategic structures
rather than maximizing human casualties. This is evident in the imbalance of
lives lost, with Iran bearing a significantly higher toll compared to the
combined US and Israeli side.
It would
be naïve to assume that Iran lacks the capability to inflict far greater human
damage. On the contrary, their demonstrated precision suggests that if their
intention were to maximize casualties, the outcome would be very different.
This
context also raises questions about widely circulated narratives. Claims that
Iran has indiscriminately killed tens of thousands of its own people during the
protest period in January and February should be examined critically. It is
difficult to reconcile such claims with observed behaviour in current
engagements, where there appears to be deliberate avoidance of unnecessary loss
of life, even among adversaries. The contrast between what is reported from
those protests and what is being demonstrated on the battlefield today warrants
closer scrutiny and more careful judgement.
We have
also seen earlier encounters involving carriers such as the USS Gerald R. Ford
and the USS Abraham Lincoln. In those situations, Iran reportedly deployed
drones and tactics that signaled capability without triggering large-scale
casualties. It was, arguably, a form of controlled messaging rather than
outright destruction.
But
today, the situation is changing.
With
continued escalation, and with discussions around ground troop involvement, the
dynamics shift entirely. War, once expanded to that level, rarely remains
contained. Intentions change. Thresholds break. If this trajectory continues,
we may soon witness a very different phase of conflict.
And if
that happens, it would not be surprising if major military assets, including
aircraft carriers, become direct targets. Should such an event occur, the loss
of life could be significant, likely in the thousands.
These
losses, together with the lives of Iranians, both military personnel and
civilians, are unnecessary. This is a pointless war, except for those who seek
to colonise and become settler-colonialists, as Israel has done, and for
powerful elites who desire Iran’s oil for their own profit at the expense of
ordinary Americans and the world at large.
America
and Americans must act quickly. There must be accountability and a return to
sound judgement. Leadership matters. Decisions of war cannot be left unchecked.
I salute
the American generals and senior military and intelligence leaders who have
stood their ground and sacrificed their positions because they know,
understand, and are certain that this war was unnecessary even before February
28, and remains just as pointless today.
I hope
America’s system and processes are strong enough to check an unbridled and
unconstitutional war, driven by a self-aggrandising President influenced by a
foreign power, and to truly MAKE AMERICA FIRST.
Peace
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