Iran and Israel attack each other in situ and defend against it to the best of their remaining capability. They, and the world, do not deserve a war with non-existent or fleeting political objectives, and where the mission creeps in search of an off-ramp. While the American mission seems stalled, for the moment – it has options it is avoiding – the Israeli mission remains on track. The longer the war continues, Israel, in the company of the US, closes in on its objective. In the meantime, Israel continues to coast along, wreaking havoc in the company of the US.

Source: The Express Tribune March 19, 2026 20:05 UTC