John Bolton has always made me nervous. For one thing, he dearly seems to have wanted a hot war with Iran for years. I was afraid when he became Trumps's national security advisor that he might finally get his wish.
People say they hear the Drums Of War beating and there are signs they may be correct; however, our president feels that Iran can be brought to the table through the increased sanctions brought against them as the economy of Iran is in bad shape.
It does seem like we are trying to goad Iran into a heated conflict. Wendy Sherman, former Undersecretary Of State for Political Affairs gives an outline on how a hot war may be avoided.* On the other hand, Senator Tom Cotton (Arkansas) says we could end the war in two strikes - they hit us and we, apparently, annihilate them, though he says he is not in favor of war.** Ah, the second coming of Shock And Awe. Remember those "Good Old Days" in Iraq in 2003?***
* https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/opinion/stop-iran-war.html
** https://nypost.com/2019/05/15/sen-tom-cotton-says-us-could-win-war-against-iran-in-two-strikes/
*** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_invasion_of_Iraq
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