In Iran, he finally created a jam for himself it will not be easy to wriggle out of.
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Israel’s Manipulation of Trump on Iran
The worse the Iran war goes, the more blame is likely to be directed at Israel, and by association the Jews.
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The Gang That Couldn’t Think Strait
Donald Trump waited a couple of weeks before seeking support to fix the mess he created in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Exit or Escalation
Will Trump look for a way to limit his Iran debacle, or will he double down on catastrophe?
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Boys Go to Baghdad, Men Go to Tehran
The hubris that kicked off the Iraq War in 2003 has returned, only worse.
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Canada Fighting Different Wars on Two Fronts
Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed support for and shunned participation in the Iran war, bringing a new dimension to already contentious USMCA review talks.
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Two Progressives Fight AIPAC (and Each Other) in IL-09
It’s a two-way race between Daniel Biss and Kat Abughazaleh, but neither is counting out AIPAC-backed Laura Fine.
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Playing Politics With National Security Is a Dangerous Game
The Trump administration has gravely undermined counterterrorism work while also starting a war of aggression in the Middle East.
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The War’s Winners: Putin and Netanyahu
Regardless of how Trump extricates himself from the Iran mess, the biggest winner is Russia, with Bibi a close second.
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The War for Gulf State Capital
Saudi Arabia and its wealthy neighbors weren’t prepared for the consequences of their long campaign to captivate America and demonize Iran.