Trump’s State of the Union avoided housing, health care, Epstein, and Iran, offering no new policy for the midterms.
Browsing: Restraint
Iraq’s Iran-backed militias stayed silent during the Israel-Iran war, prioritizing domestic gains and state integration.
Trump hasn’t bombed Iran because American public opinion is overwhelmingly opposed—only 21% support initiating an attack.
Unlike previous conflicts, Iraq’s Iran-aligned factions now show restraint, having become entrenched state stakeholders. However, scenarios like a prolonged Iran-Israel war, a regime collapse in Tehran, or nuclear escalation could forcibly draw Iraq back into regional upheaval against its leaders’ will.