I worry that if the US decides to take unilateral action independent of the United Nations, it can intensify the negative feelings that already exist (both ways) between middle eastern countries and the US, and darken the feelings of people who have been moderates in the past. It could prolong and enlarge the cycle of frustrations, and give both sides more fuel for feeling justified in future aggression.
I don't know if you read the pope's advice, but I thought it was good.
“To the leaders present at the G2, to each and every one, I make a heartfelt appeal for them to help find ways to overcome the conflicting positions and to lay aside the futile pursuit of a military solution,” Francis wrote.
“Confronted with similar acts one cannot remain silent, and the Holy See hopes that the competent institutions make clear what happened and that those responsible face justice,”
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