Clouds of War in the Middle East

Israeli or American bombing of Tehran. Photo: Hossein Zohrevand, Tasnim News Agency. Creative Commons, Wikipedia.

The war of the Trump administration and Israel against Persia / Iran is bringing humanity ever closer to catastrophe. Both Israel and Iran are theocratic regimes designed to overcome each other, no matter the consequences. They replay the crusades of the dark ages. They have sacred books promising paradise, should they exterminate their enemy. But why is the United States in this deadly war?