NYT Columnists Warn Trump Risks War With Iran in 2-Voice Critique
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 16
NYT Columnists Warn Trump Risks War With Iran in 2-Voice Critique
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 16
Summary
Bret Stephens and Frank Bruni used a two-columnist New York Times opinion piece to argue the United States appears to be sliding back toward war with Iran under President Trump.
Their critique centers on Trump's Iran approach, which they describe as erratic, poorly planned and inconsistent with his stated goal of preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Bruni said he sees no good outcome in the coming weeks or months, citing doubts about Trump's judgment, understanding of the conflict and the advisers around him.
Stephens framed Iran as a serious foreign-policy challenge but suggested Trump's decision-making poses an even greater obstacle, underscoring broader anxiety over war risk.