Opinion | The Smart Way for Trump to End the Israel-Iran War

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THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN

By Thomas L. Friedman

Opinion Columnist

Behind the strikes and counterstrikes in the current Israel-Iran war stands the clash of two strategic doctrines, one animating Iran and the other animating Israel, that are both deeply flawed. President Trump has a chance to correct both of them and to create the best opportunity for stabilizing the Middle East in decades — if he is up to it.

Opinion | The Smart Way for Trump to End the Israel-Iran War

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