Iran tensions spotlight Trump's questionable credibility | Analysis by StCollinson
The White House is facing skepticism about its warnings and bombastic talk about Iranian activity after two years systematically building economic, diplomatic and, finally, military pressure on Tehran -- that was bound to trigger a response from its bitter foe. President Donald Trump's pyrotechnic approach to the presidency has solidified his base but alienated half the country, a factor that would complicate his efforts to sell Americans on another war.
Tom Cotton: We want Iran to change its behavior 18:05Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been frenetically traveling to and from Europe, stiffening US rhetoric on Iran, though he insists Washington is not trying to provoke the Islamic Republic into war.In another foreboding sign, the administration Wednesday pulled back non-emergency employees from its embassy in Iraq, warning of threats in a country where pro-Iranian militia operate.
Democrats block effort to kill the Iran nuclear deal 02:48But concern about Bolton's influence on US policy is not confined to Europe. The veteran foreign policy bureaucrat's power is turning into a political issue for Trump's domestic opponents."John Bolton is telling him what to do. Bolton did the same with President George W. Bush and Iraq," said Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton, who is running for the Democratic nomination.
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