Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Victor Davis Hanson: $64,000 Question In US-Iran War
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Mar 7, 2026 A brisk rundown of U.S.-Iran war scenarios, including limits of air power and the politics of regime change. Military tactics like tanker drone strikes, Kurdish roles, and intelligence operations get close attention. Domestic politics and recent primary upsets are reviewed alongside concerns about European reliability and campus extremism.
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Airpower Can Remove Regimes But Not Install Replacements
- Regime removal can be achieved by airpower but replacing a regime requires political groundwork on the ground.
- Hanson notes the US and Israel divide labor: US targets air defenses while Israel targets specific theocratic figures with superior ground intelligence.
Israel Targets Theocrats To Incentivize Moderates
- Israel appears to be using precise strikes and local intelligence to target theocratic Revolutionary Guard figures while leaving potential moderates alive.
- Hanson argues this sends a message that transitional, non-theocratic leaders might survive post-conflict.
Pressure Allies To Increase Defense Or Reduce US Burden
- If NATO members refuse base access or adequate defense spending, the US should reduce reliance and reconsider strategic posture.
- Hanson suggests walking back presence and asking Europeans to increase defense contributions or face reduced US support.