Is Trump Preparing for War With Iran? The Politics Behind the Military Buildup.

The United States has launched its largest military buildup in the Middle East in over two decades — aircraft carriers, fighter jets, missile defense systems — all positioned within striking distance of Iran. Trump claims Iran poses an urgent nuclear threat. Intelligence assessments suggest a far less immediate danger. At the same time, negotiations are faltering, diplomats have been told to stay silent, and Congress has largely stepped aside. So is this about national security — or political strategy? Independent …