The text draws parallels between President Trump’s current policies toward Iran and the past US interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq, deeming them potentially repeating historical mistakes. Despite the perceived failures in Afghanistan and Iraq, the author questions whether the US has learned from these experiences. Trump’s aggressive stance towards Iran is characterized as a destructive repetition of “old, endless wars.” The piece implies a concern that the US is on a path to repeat past errors by engaging in potentially prolonged and damaging conflict. This policy is interpreted as a continuation of a cycle of interventionism that has already proven unsuccessful. Ultimately, the article suggests a lack of strategic learning from previous military engagements.