U.S. Israel target Iran as Pakistan faces crisis
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- The U.S. and Israel have significantly degraded Iran's leadership and defense capabilities through military action.
- President Trump has provided conflicting explanations for the ultimate goals of the military campaign, indicating a lack of a coherent endgame.
- Pakistan, despite initially commending Trump, now faces the potential danger of becoming entangled in the U.S.-Iran conflict, highlighting the broader regional instability.
Why it matters: Unclear war aims and regional ripple effects threaten global stability and draw new players into conflict.
