Thomas Friedman's latest: How to Think About Trump’s War With Iran
Ending the Islamic Republic’s regime will be long and arduous, but perhaps a softer version will emerge.
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Opinion | How to Think About Trump’s War With Iran

Ending the Islamic Republic’s regime will be long and arduous, but perhaps a softer version will emerge.

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