The United States Empire has never not been at war, and it does not want to stop, either.
Additionally, every single reason the U.S. has ever used to justify going to war has been a lie that it manufactured. Every single time.
Thus, as we witness Empire provoking wars, do not forget that it is always and only to add to its own profits and interests, at the expense of life itself.
There was never a need to go to war. Empire wanted to.
Parse through the lies.
Just as many had to unlearn the lies told about Palestine and the settler colonizers Israel, the reason Korea was divided, the war on Vietnam, "war on drugs," queer and trans folks, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, whiteness, prisons, police, and endless more, the lies will escalate.
When asking why the United States Empire does anything, the answer is always, for itself.
Be vigilant, especially in the coming days, weeks, and months. Even while things may move quick in actions and resistance, also take time to identify the lies of Empire to stay focused on the truth of collective liberation.