What To Know About The Sudden Talk Of War With Iran
Lately, the White House has been talking as if conflict with Iran could soon erupt. Here's a look at how the talk has turned so bellicose and what the risks are.
President Trump came into office criticizing the U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and promised he would try to avoid foreign military engagements. Yet this month the White House has been talking as if conflict with Iran is suddenly on the table. Trump tweeted over the weekend, "If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran."
But it's not clear if U.S. officials have evidence that Iran "wants to fight" or why the Pentagon has dispatched additional ships and bombers to the Middle East.
