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And Sometimes Why

President Donald Trump ordered a direct military strike against Iran, presenting a litany of contradictory justifications ranging from regime change to pre‑emptive defense. The decision unfolded amid pressure from regional allies such as Israel and Saudi Arabia, yet the administration retained full control over the escalation. Simultaneously, the Pentagon began employing AI systems like Anthropic’s Claude to aid target selection, marking a new technological dimension to the conflict. The lack of a coherent strategy has left both policymakers and markets uncertain about the war’s trajectory.