The Hidden Motivations Behind U.S. Military Action in Iran

Fear, interest, and honor drive U.S. actions in Iran, as highlighted by historian Don Kagan. The fear of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of global oil flows, are critical factors. Additionally, the rise of China in Iran threatens American hegemony and the stability of the petrodollar.

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