The war in Iran, despite the United States spending $29 billion, has concluded with the U.S. in a weaker position, largely because it attempted to act unilaterally with only Israel. President Trump's failure to seek U.N. Security Council approval rendered the war illegal, making it "radioactive" for traditional allies.
Iran responded by illegally closing the Strait of Hormuz and launching drones and missiles, preventing the U.S. from building a coalition. Key allies, including NATO members, refused to join the "illegal war of choice," with Spain denying airspace and base use, France refusing overflight for military supplies, and Italy and Switzerland restricting access. Britain only allowed defensive operations. This demonstrated that even the most powerful state is limited when acting alone, highlighting a flaw in President Trump's global strategy that undervalues international institutions like the United Nations, which the U.S. itself drafted to maintain peace.
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