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“A Small Price to Pay”… Until the Bill Comes Due!

Published March 27, 2026, 07:03
“A Small Price to Pay”… Until the Bill Comes Due!

Donald Trump, former US President, describes the consequences of his policy towards Iran as “a very small price to pay” for achieving regime change, a strategy that is proving unsuccessful. The author of the article argues that this approach is cynical and that negotiations with the US cannot be based on trust, as the country is willing to use military force and economic pressure to impose its will. The article analyzes that this war is not unfolding as planned by Trump and Netanyahu, and that countries in the region that relied on US protection are now realizing that these bases are making them targets. The long-term US strategy in West Asia is to strengthen Israel as a power hub, ensuring the flow of hydrocarbons through a network of alliances. The author compares US policy to that of the mafia, with Trump playing the role of Al Capone. At the same time, he points out the increasing involvement of Britain in escalating tensions, both in West Asia and Eastern Europe, and the risk of NATO bases making Europe a target as well. Finally, the article refers to the cultural influence of Britain on Israel and support for the Middle East, as well as the growing gap between the elites aligned with the US and the people who are paying the price of war with an increasing cost of living.