‘Unnecessary War of Choice’? Absolutely Not

If there’s a consensus talking point among the critics of the military action against Iran, it’s that it’s an "unnecessary war of choice." The complaint doesn’t stand up, but it’s so frequently repeated that it’s worth a careful look to understand precisely why not.

The Democratic nominee who lost to President Donald Trump in 2024 and who is a possible 2028 candidate, Kamala Harris, used those terms in her statement: "unnecessary … war of choice." So did another potential 2028 candidate, Rep.