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