Iran (thread 10), Episode 16: When Escalation Becomes a Trap: LBJ’s Vietnam Lesson for Iran

Think of this as a friend pointing out an ugly pattern: LBJ kept stepping up pressure and the war only grew — because the other side had its own reasons to keep fighting. Capability isn’t the same as willingness, and every bit of escalation makes getting out harder.

So before the next move, ask the obvious questions: what if more force doesn’t change the enemy’s calculation? What happens after the next step? That’s where the real danger lies.