For Trump, the Iran Attack Is the Ultimate War of Choice

Source: NYT > U.S. > Politics · Bias: Center Left

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There was no immediate threat from Iran. But the president saw a chance to push a weakened government over the edge, and is betting he can spark a popular uprising.

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For Trump, the Iran Attack Is the Ultimate War of Choice
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For Trump, the Iran Attack Is the Ultimate War of Choice

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There was no immediate threat from Iran. But the president saw a chance to push a weakened government over the edge, and is betting he can spark a popular uprising.

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