Pentagon Intel Chief: Iran Does Not Want War
General says outcome 'would be very horrific for all'
There is constant talk of a US war with Iran, and constant escalations in rhetoric. But Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley, the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) sees the war as something nobody wants and that he doesn’t believe Iran, China, or Russia wants to see a war started.
Lt. Gen. Ashley has been pressed on the possible war several times, based around public narratives that such a war is only a matter of time. He says, however, that “the outcome would be very horrific for all” and everyone knows it’s best to avoid it.
That’s certainly in keeping with the official stance of President Trump, at least most of the time. While the president will occasionally promise destruction like none have ever seen in human history, in general he’s said the US doesn’t seek a war with Iran, and doesn’t want such a war.
Lt. Gen. Ashley has been pressed on the possible war several times, based around public narratives that such a war is only a matter of time. He says, however, that “the outcome would be very horrific for all” and everyone knows it’s best to avoid it.
That’s certainly in keeping with the official stance of President Trump, at least most of the time. While the president will occasionally promise destruction like none have ever seen in human history, in general he’s said the US doesn’t seek a war with Iran, and doesn’t want such a war.
posted by Satish Sharma at
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