Now, the breaking news has arrived: Iran has reportedly launched missiles at U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq. According to Qatari authorities, their defense systems successfully intercepted the incoming missiles. Meanwhile, reports from Washington indicate that President Trump and his national security team are currently meeting to strategize the next steps.
This is not good news.
From the moment those nuclear facilities were bombed, it was clear that a response from Iran was not only possible but likely. The destruction of those sites wasn’t just a tactical strike, it was a provocation that many suspected could lead to a broader conflict.
Personally, I had hoped Iran would recognize this as a possible trap, a bait for a larger war, and choose not to retaliate. But as a sovereign nation, one might argue that they had little choice but to send a message. Inaction could be seen as weakness.
Our world is a diverse place, full of nations with distinct histories, ideologies, and interests. We will never agree on everything. But if there is one thing that unites people everywhere, it’s the desire to live in peace and prosperity.
Wars like these serve the interests of very few. They enrich weapons manufacturers, opportunistic leaders, and shadowy profiteers. But for the everyday person, the families who send their children to serve, the communities disrupted by violence, these wars offer only losses to ordinary people.
That’s why the public must not give its consent to another costly conflict. Contact your elected officials. Demand diplomacy. Demand peace.
That’s my pithy update. Stay tuned.
I remain your pal,
Ronnie
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