The US government's February 28 military action against Iran has unleashed a war the US cannot control, argues the author. The author points out that the U.S. has yet to articulate clear strategic objectives for Operation Epic Fury, which includes preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and destroying its ballistic missile program. The administration has suggested that the operation could last days, weeks or "as long as it takes". The author also notes that while the costs of the munitions involved are higher for America than for Iran, Iran's defense is more expensive. While the Pentagon has amassed significant military assets in the region, these include a large strike force and not an invasion force. The lack of U.K. forces on the ground makes seeing through some of the president's conditions, such as the surrender of Iranian security forces, more difficult to achieve. The article concludes that Iran's response to the US's actions could be unpredictable and potentially embolden the United States and exacerbate regional tensions.