"Punishment" by Numbers: The Futility of US Strikes Against Iran The latest airstrikes launched by the U. S.
military against Iran are being touted as a measure to "swiftly punish" Tehran for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members.
However, beneath the rhetoric lies a more nuanced reality – one that underscores the futility of relying on military might to resolve the complex web of conflicts in the Middle East. Since the war began, 16 U. S.