The Moral Test We Already Understand

On February 28, 2026, the United States and the State of Israel launched a coordinated military assault on the Islamic Republic of Iran. Aircraft and missiles struck strategic targets across the country in what both governments described as a decisive blow against a dangerous regime. The justification followed quickly. Iran kills protestors. Iran jails dissidents. Iran silences journalists. Iran intimidates voters. A government that behaves this way forfeits moral credibility.