The Cost of War Is Real and Ongoing

• Soldiers and their families continue to suffer from past wars (Iraq, Afghanistan).
• The deaths and trauma are often forgotten by the public and policymakers.
• War shouldn't be treated as a casual or inevitable policy option.

2. War with Iran Would Be Disastrous

• Iran is not Iraq; it has 85 million people, rugged terrain, and alliances with Russia and China.
• A U.S. strike would likely provoke Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz, spiking global oil prices and damaging the U.S. economy.
• The risk of nuclear confrontation is real for the first time since the Cuban Missile Crisis.

3. The Push for War Is Driven by Others' Agendas

• Figures like Lindsey Graham, John Bolton, and Tom Cotton are accused of relentlessly pushing for war.
• Israel is portrayed as a driving force behind calls for attacking Iran, with U.S. support being misused.
• The U.S. military should not be a tool for foreign powers to settle their own scores.

4. Diplomacy Is Still an Option

• The U.S. can and should choose diplomacy over war.
• Past agreements like the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) effectively constrained Iran’s nuclear ambitions until they were abandoned.
• The speaker calls for restraint, realism, and long-term thinking over short-sighted militarism.

5. Moral and Constitutional Responsibility

• America should uphold its Constitutional principles and only go to war when directly attacked.
• Leaders have a duty to protect American lives, not risk them for foreign territorial disputes.

Conclusion:

The speaker urges Americans to reject unnecessary war, advocate for peace through strength and diplomacy, and stop letting vested interests manipulate foreign policy. The future depends on wise choices today — prioritizing American lives, values, and long-term stability over reckless interventionism.

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