Robert A. Pape@ProfessorPape
Day 9: Iran war is wider and longer:— new, harder line leader in Iran— new leader promises “new phase”— 130+ drones by Iran last 24 hours— US talking “limited” ground forces—desalination hit in Bahrain— oil $102, 4 yr high— Americans disapprove, 59% v 41%— Russian targeting intel to Iran
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Anders Åslund@anders_aslund
Trump’s war against Iran is likely to go to history as the most stupid war ever – no clear purpose, changing story lines, reinforcing the main enemy & unable to end it. Don’t we all see that this is stupid, irresponsible & extremely damaging? The US must stop this madman!
Paul Johnson@paul__johnson
So, a war started on a ‘feeling’ without clear strategic aims, setting the Middle East ablaze, leaving thousands dead, crashing stock markets, accelerating oil prices, has resulted in: Ayatollah Khamenei replaced by Ayatollah Khamenei