Why is the United States at war with Iran in 2026? Several excuses have been used by the current administration to justify the spiral of conflict and ratchet of escalation over the past five weeks. These include but are probably not limited to:
- Iran exports terrorism across the globe.
- Iran is not a democracy and we must free the Iranian people so they can have a better life.
- Iran is only hou...
The strongest version of this narrative presents the U.S.-Iran war as a culmination of decades of geopolitical maneuvering, religious ideology, and historical grievances. It effectively highlights the role of Christian Zionism in shaping U.S. policy, particularly the belief among some policymakers that the conflict is a fulfillment of biblical prophecy. The article also critiques the simplistic "good vs. evil" framing of Israel’s founding, drawing on works like *Exodus* and *Our American Israel*...