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President Trump probably does not want a war with Iran -- but do his wants have any influence over policy at this point? From New York Times, "Trump Tells Pentagon Chief He Does Not Want War With Iran": President Trump has told his acting defense secretary, Patrick Shanahan, that he does not want to go to war with Iran, according to several administration officials, in a message to his hawkish aides that an intensifying American pressure campaign against the clerical-led government in Tehran must not escalate into open conflict.How dare Persians arm boats off their own coast in the Persian Gulf! Iran putting boats in the Persian Gulf is an act of aggression -- the US sending aircraft carriers across the Atlantic is an act of self-defense! No new information was presented to the president at the meeting that argued for further engagement with Iran, according to a person in the room. But Mr. Trump was firm in saying he did not want a military clash with the Iranians, several officials said.Great job, Johnny boy! Follow InformationLiberation on Twitter, Facebook, Gab and Minds. |