The United States stands on the precipice of a disastrous ground operation against Iran that threatens to escalate an illegal war of choice into a global catastrophe. This military expansion, aimed at seizing uranium or attacking coastal targets, risks the lives of thousands of service members while failing to address goals—such as nuclear non-proliferation and open shipping lanes—that were already secured before hostilities began. Congressional inaction has allowed the executive branch to bypass constitutional requirements for war, resulting in the destruction of every U.S. base in the region and billions of dollars in lost military equipment, including a half-billion-dollar radar aircraft. Beyond the immediate military failure, the conflict is obliterating global supply chains for oil, gas, and fertilizer, triggering fuel riots in Asia and imminent energy depletion in Australia. These disruptions signal a looming worldwide depression far more severe than the economic shutdowns of the COVID-19 era.
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