The Trump administration's dangerous fever dream about Iran | Michael H Fuchs Read moreMonochromatic simplifications of this type suit multiple purposes. The fact is, the current crisis was conceived, manufactured and magnified in Washington. And although Trump insists he does not want it, his actions could soon trigger another calamitous Middle East war. Mike Pompeo, the bully-boy evangelist who doubles as US secretary of state, rarely loses an opportunity to demonise Iran. It would be a mistake to think Iran is totally in control of its responses to this unfolding crisis any more than the US.

Source: The Guardian June 18, 2019 17:02 UTC