Middle East
Could Trump bomb Iran before settling on a rationale?
Even the shifting justifications could be resolved with diplomacy
February 03, 2026
Even the shifting justifications could be resolved with diplomacy
Trump appears intent on starting another war on Tehran, this time with greater risk of regional chaos and nuclear proliferation
Chancellor Merz predicts the demise of the regime, but it's just more performative rhetoric, not strategy, and helps no one
Trump can get to yes with Tehran if he wants to
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