Lack of a clear Iran plan could suck US into a long conflict: ‘Where does this go?’

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Robert Tait in Washington DCMarch 2, 2026 at 09:00 AM
Lack of a clear Iran plan could suck US into a long conflict: ‘Where does this go?’

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US President Donald Trump is under pressure to outline his vision for Iran amid ongoing attacks and reports of American casualties. Critics are demanding greater clarity on what comes next, citing concerns that a lack of a clear plan could lead to a long-lasting conflict. The White House has yet to reveal its strategy for addressing the situation. Trump's remarks in last week's state of the union speech focused on threats from Iran's nuclear programme and ballistic missiles without mentioning regime change. Democrats have expressed fears about the decision to attack Iran, questioning whether there is a clearly stated goal. Analysts warn that regime change may be difficult to achieve through military action alone.

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