It's war: Are we in it to win it?
Prior to Iran's missile attacks on U.S. bases inside Iraq, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said, "We are not seeking war with Iran, but we are prepared to finish one." Esper said the U.S. prefers a "diplomatic" solution to the escalation of tensions in the region.
Yes, that would be ideal, but a diplomatic solution would require Iran to reverse course, no longer fund and practice
