Why Iran and why now

During the Revolutionary War which lasted 8 years, 25,000 soldiers died and that would be the equivalent of 350,000 dying today based on population. This was a fight for freedom and was against a far superior force. The war today is seen by many Iranians as their fight for freedom but they have no weapons. Trump says that the people want the US to help but there is no confirmation from inside Iran to support this. What we do know is that the people were protesting in the streets. This is from Google AI as reported by Al Jazeera: Protests erupted in Iran in late 2025 and early 2026, driven by a severe economic crisis—including skyrocketing inflation, high food prices, and a crashing currency (the rial)—and long-standing frustration with systemic corruption and authoritarian rule. These nationwide demonstrations escalated into broader political demands for the removal of the clerical leadership and greater freedoms, particularly regarding women’s rights. In 2011 the US intervened in Libya to stop Gaddafi from attacking civilians, protect human rights and support rebels, ultimately leading to a regime change. Hillary Clinton Susan Rice and Samantha Powers convinced Obama to attack Libya based on the “Responsibility to Protect” rule. The Responsibility to Protect (R2P or RtoP) is a global political commitment endorsed by the UN in 2005 to prevent genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity. It mandates that states protect their populations; if they fail, the international community must intervene via diplomatic or, as a last resort, military action.