The alleged threat of Iran’s nuclear weapons is of a piece with the canard that Iraq had ‘weapons of mass destruction’ that President Bush used to invade Iraq (2003). Mr Trump re-invented the Monroe Doctrine to bring about a ‘regime change’ in Venezuela (2026) and has expanded the doctrine to launch a war against Iran. AdvertisementRegime changeThe central issue is ‘regime change’. Israel has inveigled the US to bring about a regime change in Iran and reduce Iran to a subservient state. Despite these interests, India is without a voice or influence — all because of India’s unprincipled endorsement of Israel’s objectives.

Source: Indian Express March 08, 2026 10:38 UTC