Air Power’s ‘Catastrophic Failure’ in Iran War: Expert Warns
Political science professor Robert Pape warns the current U.S. and Israeli war on Iran could be the most catastrophic failure of air power ever. He argues that overconfidence in "smart bomb" precision and the "five-ring theory" overlooks critical political consequences and the enemy's ability to retaliate. Pape emphasizes the need for backup plans, cautioning that a lack of foresight leads to unintended escalation.



