“Cowboy Mentality”: U.S.–Israeli Supreme Leaders Attack Iran, Plunging the Middle East into Chaos - 3.3.2026

Iranian American scholars warn that a U.S.–Israeli strike on Iran risks triggering catastrophic regime-change chaos. Israeli analyst Ori Goldberg bluntly argues that Israel seeks the ability to strike anyone, anytime. A former war crimes prosecutor contends that President Donald Trump’s war against Iran violates both international law and the U.S. Constitution.

This “cowboy” foreign policy—where red lines are drawn, erased, and redrawn in blood—has already killed hundreds of endangered civilians, including schoolchildren. We forget history at our peril: the 1953 Iranian coup d'état overthrew Iran’s democratically elected government, sowing decades of mistrust and instability.

The excessive cruelty of Iran’s current regime did not arise in a vacuum. After the 1953 overthrow, the United States and the United Kingdom helped reinstall and strengthen Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi as a pro-Western autocrat. Backed by foreign support, the Shah ruled with increasingly unchecked authority, relying heavily on the feared secret police, SAVAK, to surveil, imprison, and torture political opponents. This repression crushed democratic development and deepened political resentment, contributing directly to the 1979 revolution and the rise of the Islamic Republic. The authoritarianism and brutality that followed are, in part, rooted in that earlier foreign intervention.

Recent history offers sobering examples of failed regime-change interventions:

Iraq (2003) – The U.S.-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein but unleashed sectarian violence, prolonged instability, and the rise of extremist groups.

Afghanistan (2001–2021) – After two decades of war, the Taliban returned to power following the U.S. withdrawal, raising serious questions about the long-term outcomes of intervention.

Libya (2011) – The NATO-backed overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi led to state collapse, militia rule, and ongoing political fragmentation.

Now Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears eager to escalate tensions, while voices in Washington urge Iranians to “finish the job.” Meanwhile, warnings of retaliation lasting “many more weeks” place American lives at increasing risk.

“Love thy enemy” is not weakness; it is wisdom. Preemptive war without congressional authorization is both unlawful and immoral. If we abandon the rule of law for vengeance, we endanger our democracy—and risk igniting a far wider war.

Humanity at the Brink: Rejecting Warlord Politics and Choosing Peace - 3.3.2026

I am writing out of profound concern over President Trump’s decision to strike Iran — a move many analysts describe as a “war of choice.”

During his presidency, Trump pledged to keep the United States out of new wars. Yet this action appeared to occur without clear evidence of an imminent Iranian attack on the U.S. or its allies. Critics argue the strike was not compelled by urgent self-defense, but was instead a calculated political decision.

Some observers question whether the escalation reflected external influence, including from Benjamin Netanyahu, or whether it served to divert attention from domestic controversies, including renewed scrutiny surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.

If Iran’s nuclear capability had previously been “obliterated,” as claimed by President Trump, the rationale for further escalation demands clarification. The American public deserves transparency regarding the necessity, legality, and long-term consequences of such serious military action, which has destabilized much of the Middle East.

One also wonders why President Trump has remained relatively quiet following the strike, which has further destabilized the region.

Trump’s Attack on Iran Is Reckless — We Must End Endless Intervention - 3.3.2026

President Trump’s escalation of military action against Iran is reckless and risks expanding a dangerous regional conflict. The United States cannot continue repeating a cycle of intervention, retaliation, and instability.

The historical record matters. In 1953, the United States and the United Kingdom supported the overthrow of Iran’s democratically elected government, an operation that replaced it with the Shah’s monarchy. The repression that followed, including the role of the SAVAK security apparatus, remains part of Iran’s national memory. Many Iranians view that intervention — tied in part to control over oil resources — as a foundational source of long-term instability and distrust. We cannot ignore that history when evaluating current policy.

Today, continued military escalation will not produce lasting security. Instead of compounding past mistakes with further violence, the United States should pursue diplomacy, regional de-escalation, and strict adherence to constitutional war powers. Congress must not surrender its authority over decisions of war and peace.

At the same time, U.S. foreign policy must be consistent in applying international law and human rights standards to all actors. If there are credible allegations of grave violations of international humanitarian law, including potential war crimes, they should be addressed through lawful international mechanisms rather than selective political rhetoric. Accountability must apply universally. The United States cannot credibly call for justice abroad while ignoring serious concerns about civilian harm and violations wherever they occur.

If the goal is stability, the only sustainable path forward includes:

• Immediate de-escalation of military confrontation
• Full diplomatic engagement
• Protection of civilian lives on all sides
• And renewed commitment to a negotiated two-state solution that ensures security and sovereignty for both Israelis and Palestinians

Endless militarization and partisan alignment will not bring peace. We must reject policies that deepen cycles of violence and instead realign our nation with diplomacy, constitutional process, and international law.

It is time to stop repeating interventionist mistakes and pursue a foreign policy rooted in restraint, accountability, and genuine conflict resolution.

NO TO WARLORD POLITICS — YES TO HUMANITY BEFORE DOOMSDAY - 3.3.2026

Rami Khouri’s warning that U.S. and Israeli actions toward Iran seek unchallenged supremacy in the Middle East should alarm anyone who values human dignity over domination. Endless confrontation, sanctions, and threats of war do not advance security — they deepen suffering, inflame instability, and push humanity closer to catastrophe.

Across our faith traditions and moral philosophies runs a shared commandment: uphold human rights, protect life, and live in harmony. Policies rooted in maximum pressure, collective punishment, and perpetual warfare betray those sacred principles. They replace compassion with coercion and diplomacy with destruction.

Leadership must be measured not by displays of force, but by courage to pursue peace. The world does not need more strongmen gambling with nuclear shadows. The Doomsday Clock stands perilously close to midnight — a stark reminder that militarism and hubris endanger us all.

If we are to survive and flourish, we must reject forever wars and choose dialogue, justice, and coexistence. Humanity’s future depends on it.