Trump's Decision to Fight Iran is Historic, But Needs Completion

The author argues that while Trump's military campaign against Iran has been successful, it must be seen through to the end to prevent the regime from regaining power.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 11:33pm

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The author argues that while many have warned that any attack on Iran would start World War III, the reality is that the U.S. and Israel have systematically dismantled Iran's terrorist armies and infrastructure over the past three years. The author says the Iranian regime's retaliation has been weak, and that the regime itself is falling apart, with Lebanon even moving to outlaw Hezbollah. The author contends that while some are concerned about the economic impacts, this swift and tactical war must be seen through to completion, as a future U.S. president may not have the resolve to stop the Iranian regime's ambitions.

Why it matters

This military campaign against Iran is a historic moment, as it represents a decisive shift in the long-standing conflict between the U.S./Israel and the Iranian regime. The success of this operation could reshape the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East, weakening Iran's influence and ability to sponsor terrorism in the region. However, the author argues that the job cannot be left unfinished, as a future U.S. president may not have the same resolve to confront Iran's ambitions.

The details

Over the past three years, Israel has systematically taken out the Iranian regime's terrorist armies in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen. Now, the U.S. has led a campaign that has struck at the heart of the Iranian regime, killing the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and other top officials. While Iran has lashed out with missile and drone attacks, most have been shot down before hitting their targets. The Lebanese government has even moved to outlaw Hezbollah, a major Iranian proxy, further isolating the regime.

  • The military campaign against Iran began around three years ago.
  • In the past two weeks, the U.S. has led a major offensive, striking Iranian nuclear sites, weapons stockpiles, and killing top officials.
  • This week, the Lebanese government announced it is outlawing Hezbollah's military activities in the country.

The players

Donald Trump

The former U.S. president who initiated the military campaign against Iran.

Israel

A key U.S. ally that has systematically targeted Iranian terrorist groups and infrastructure in the region over the past three years.

Iran

The target of the military campaign, a regime that has long sponsored terrorism and sought to develop nuclear weapons.

Lebanon

A country that has suffered from Iran's influence through its proxy Hezbollah, and has now moved to outlaw the group's military activities.

Joseph Aoun

The President of Lebanon who has led the effort to ban Hezbollah's military operations in the country.

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What they’re saying

“The world's biggest sponsor of terror has been hit in every single place where it hurts.”

— Douglas Murray, Author (nypost.com)

“This week's ayatollah is — as The New York Post put it — impotent. Perhaps literally.”

— Douglas Murray, Author (nypost.com)

“There are those at home who understandably worry about aspects of the war. They are worried that the Iranian closure of the Straits of Hormuz is causing a spike in oil prices.”

— Douglas Murray, Author (nypost.com)

What’s next

The author argues that while some want hostilities to cease immediately, the military campaign against Iran must be seen through to completion in order to fully dismantle the regime's power and prevent it from regaining influence in the future.

The takeaway

This military operation against Iran represents a historic shift in the long-standing conflict, with the U.S. and its allies systematically dismantling the Iranian regime's terrorist infrastructure. However, the author contends that the job cannot be left unfinished, as a future U.S. president may not have the same resolve to confront Iran's ambitions.