Trump’s Iran gambit could seed a 'Forever War Lite'

CNN argues that Trump is edging toward another protracted clash with Iran—a “Forever War Lite”—driven by vague warnings of devastating strikes on infrastructure but lacking a clear post-conflict plan. The piece warns such action would erode humanitarian norms, be tempered by oil-price volatility and a sagging approval rating, and that Iran has endured thousands of strikes and remained resilient, challenging U.S. power and credibility.