With Close Calls on U.S. Warships, Iran Shows New Appetite for Escalation - WSJ

• • Iran used new electro-optical missiles to target U.S. warships and aircraft carriers.


• • Tehran is adopting a preemptive military doctrine to strike threats before they materialize.


• • U.S. forces responded by destroying Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Context
The Strait of Hormuz serves as a vital global energy chokepoint. Recent missile attacks and retaliatory strikes have moved the U.S. and Iran into a new phase of direct military escalation.

Christian Perspective
The increasing volatility in the Middle East reflects the spiritual instability of a region lacking biblical foundations. While the U.S. must defend its interests, the cycle of violence highlights the chaos that arises when nations reject God's natural order.

Implications
Escalation in the Gulf threatens global energy stability and economic security for American families. Increased military tension requires strong, decisive leadership to protect national sovereignty and prevent unnecessary loss of life.

Broader Trends
This conflict demonstrates the failure of globalist diplomacy to maintain peace through international institutions. It underscores the necessity of an America First approach that prioritizes national security over foreign entanglements.

Takeaway
The United States must prioritize the protection of its sailors and economic interests through overwhelming strength. We must reject the failed policies of appeasement and focus on securing the nation's borders and resources.