Consider the theory of "pre-emptive attack" on a real threat mounting against your nation-state. America has converted this theory to policy for no real purpose and to poor effect in the invasion and occupation of Iraq.
The quagmire of the Iraq occupation has NOT triggered a withdrawal or public rejection of the American defense of the logic of pre-emptive military action.
Consider the daily open discussion in western media about if or when or how soon either the USA or Israel will bomb Iran.
What country in the world today is more publically, openly and unapologetically told to anticipate an illegal military attack than Iran?
I have no intention of defending Iran's current regime or its agenda. I feel poorly informed about Iran in the first place. I no longer trust American media reporting on Mid-Eastern oil states of all persuasions.
I also note that the people of Iran are about as culpable for or supportive of its nation's policies as those of America.
BUT the logic of American foreign policy either permits or requires Iran to launch an attack on the USA or Israel or both.
Is this conclusion correct?
If correct, consider the timing and its implications.