Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo argued that the military campaign against Iran was not a 'war of choice' but a necessary response to decades of Iranian hostility, and expressed confidence that regime change in Tehran is achievable. His remarks, reported by Abu Ali Express, push back against Republican critics who say President Trump made a mistake.
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended the American military campaign against Iran, describing it as a 'war of no choice' in a statement distributed by the Israeli outlet Abu Ali Express. Pompeo argued that the United States has been in a conflict with Iran for decades and that the current war was not a discretionary decision by the Trump administration. He criticized fellow Republicans who claim President Trump made a mistake, asserting that without decisive action, a nuclear-armed Iran would pose a far greater threat, akin to North Korea but with a history of large-scale terrorism. Pompeo also expressed full confidence that regime change in Iran is achievable.
Pompeo, who served as Secretary of State from 2018 to 2021, has previously warned against trusting Iran to honor any agreement, as The Zioneer reported in July. His latest remarks add to the ongoing debate among US political figures over the conduct and rationale of the war against Iran.
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