Arash Azizi

That's why they didn't do it.

Yeah, I mean, you know, it's kind of how it works in superpowers.

Although it's also true that

So Trump has made it a big issue for himself.

Well, he has some face saving to do.

Then the global economy is hurt, and that influences America.

But when you really think about it, I mean, the gas prices are up.

Yes, it hurts the pockets.

But, you know, it's like, I don't know, even if you checked your retirement account, it was going down a little bit, but then it's okay, right?

People find a way to stabilize these things.

Whereas in Iran, we're really talking about, you know, entire destructions.

And as I said, there is a danger of Iran becoming a failed state if this continues long enough.

Just because I said the regime can't stay in charge doesn't mean the other option is not on the table.

Not to mention that...

Trump might go toward that crazy options that he talks about and really do destroy important parts of Iranian civil infrastructure, which will take years to make a rebuild.

I think I can answer it.

And hopefully people who follow my work will see that I'm usually a clear-eyed guy.

I say what I think it is.

I don't say what I would like it to be.

It would be a very different world if it was what I like it to be.