War Only Helps Iran’s Leaders

Photograph by Nathaniel St. Clair

If President Donald Trump cares in the slightest about Iranian protestors — and our country — he must not attack or threaten to attack Iran.

Doing so would be stupid and dangerous. It would likely strengthen Iran’s repressive leaders. It would risk the lives of U.S. troops and citizens and others throughout the region in what could easily become another endless, extraordinarily costly, and deeply unpopular war.

Iran has experienced unprecedented protests in recent days.