But attacks on the US was never the threat from Iran. The US is extremely well insulated against direct attacks from basically all nations. It’s the global world order that is largely run by, and benefits, the US that is at stake now.
It was: attacks on our allies (i.e. Israel), attacks on the global economy (i.e. continuing to shut the straight of hormuz), and pursuit of nuclear weapons (would drastically change the power dynamic in the region if it were to happen).
But attacks on the US was never the threat from Iran. The US is extremely well insulated against direct attacks from basically all nations. It’s the global world order that is largely run by, and benefits, the US that is at stake now.
It was: attacks on our allies (i.e. Israel), attacks on the global economy (i.e. continuing to shut the straight of hormuz), and pursuit of nuclear weapons (would drastically change the power dynamic in the region if it were to happen).
The US can not just walk away.