Trump is edging towards another American ‘forever war’ in Iran

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President Donald Trump appears to be moving towards a prolonged American military engagement in Iran, departing from his prior peace-oriented stance. The deployment of the US military is increasingly being viewed as a measure to compel Iran towards diplomacy.

It is the ultimate sanction. But somehow for President Donald Trump – who once sought a Nobel Peace Prize for ending wars – military force has become a casual measure, a kind of background effect used to cajole Iran into diplomacy. Deploying the largest military machine in history is the most serious task faced by … The post Trump is edging towards another American ‘forever war’ in Iran appeared first on Egypt Independent.