PNN – An American think tank writes that the America has become more insecure and poorer than before the war.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network, the American Progress think tank wrote in an analysis that the result of the 6-week military campaign by the United States and Israel is undeniable: America is in a weaker position than before the war. Some of the main points of the report are as follows:
- Moral Costs; The U.S. Military’s Reputation Is Stained
Trump and Hegsett launched the Iran campaign without clear goals, no exit plan, and no congressional approval. Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s “civilization,” and Hegsett called for “no mercy for the enemy.” This explicit call for war crimes has tarnished the reputation of the U.S. military. The attacks have killed more than 1,700 Iranian civilians, including 254 children.
- Economic costs; energy crisis and pressure on Americans’ pockets
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has taken out 10 percent of the world’s oil supply. The head of the International Energy Agency said the crisis was “more serious than the crises of 1973, 1979 and 2022 combined.” Gasoline prices in the US rose 39 percent. The Department of Defense has spent more than $33 billion in 39 days.
- Strategic costs; Iran stronger than before the war
The assassination of old leaders has not weakened Iran. Airstrikes have failed to eliminate missile stockpiles. Iran still possesses highly enriched uranium. The United States has lost more than $2.35 billion worth of equipment.
Conclusion
American Progress concludes that Trump is caught in a dilemma: Any deal would benefit Iran, but resuming war would not change that equation. Iran has emerged stronger than before, simply by surviving. By launching this ill-advised war, Trump has allowed Iran to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, transforming itself from a subdued state into a rising regional player. By any measure, America is less secure and poorer than it was six weeks ago.