The Danger of Declaring ‘Once and for All’ in the Middle East

By Thomas L. Friedman

I’ve been ambivalent about this war against Iran — to say the least. While nothing would improve the Middle East more than a decent government taking power in Tehran, I seriously doubt that simply pulverizing Iran from the air can generate that change. I wish President Trump had consulted someone other than his gut before he pulled the trigger.

Maybe I can best explain my position by sharing a few rules that have long guided me in covering this........

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