Does America need permission to bomb another country? Allies used to insist presidents seek UN approval before military action. However as @DSORennie argues, they are increasingly tolerating Donald Trump’s Lone-Ranger, vigilante methods https://t.co/PuHi4ncGnM https://t.co/dljD3WTATs ...

Geopolitical Risks - Military action against Iran carries significant perils, as Iran is not isolated like Iraq or Libya [1] - Iran is a central player in BRICS, with 90% of its oil exports going to China [1] - Iran signed a defense agreement with Russia in January, indicating it has support from major global powers [1] - Potential for escalation into a larger, unmanageable conflict is real due to Iran's alliances [2] International Relations - Iran has significant allies representing the majority of the world's population, economy, and land mass [2] - Preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons is a reasonable goal [2]