Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account your email your username A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. The US Has Made the Same Mistake 4 Times in the Middle East. Now Trump Is Making It Yet Again with Iran 127 May 21, 2019 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Published in Independent (United Kingdom) on 18 May 2019 by Patrick Cockburn (link to originallink to original) Translated from by . Edited by . Back To Origin This post appeared on the front page as a direct link to the original article with the above link . Tags:Donald TrumpJohn BoltonMiddle EastsanctionsStrait of HormuzUnited Kingdom Hot this week Block titleFeaturedAll time popularMore Germany: Trump’s Coup against Maduro Violates International Law January 5, 2026. Published in Frankfurter RundschauLeaders on Cuba and Nicaragua, Miguel DÃaz-Canel and Daniel Ortega, should be especially worried. 0 Kenya: US Onslaught on Venezuela Targets Its Large Oil Resources January 7, 2026. Published in The Standard 0 India: ‘Make America Great Again’ Not Just Election Slogan — It’s Trump’s Firm Resolve January 11, 2026. Published in Aaj Tak[Trump] is not trying to preserve the post-Cold War system; he has concluded that system has already collapsed. 0 Germany: Against Putin’s Will? January 5, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine ZeitungThe stabilization of Eastern Europe is only possible if Russia is sufficiently deterred. 0 India: Attack on Venezuela: Superpower Intervention and the Politics of Accusations January 11, 2026. Published in Navbharat 0 Topics China: Military Strike on Venezuela: US Hegemonic Actions Spark Global Wave of Protests January 11, 2026. Published in Guangming Daily News[T]he Trump administration appears to have lowered its reservations about using force, prompting concern within the international community. 0 India: Attack on Venezuela: Superpower Intervention and the Politics of Accusations January 11, 2026. Published in Navbharat 0 Mexico: Never with the Aggressors, Always with the Bolivarian Revolution January 11, 2026. Published in La Jornada[T]he Bolivarian revolution must continue to forge its path. Surrender is not part of the victorious legacy of Simón BolÃvar . 0 India: ‘Make America Great Again’ Not Just Election Slogan — It’s Trump’s Firm Resolve January 11, 2026. Published in Aaj Tak[Trump] is not trying to preserve the post-Cold War system; he has concluded that system has already collapsed. 0 Germany: Trump’s Audacious Show of Strength* January 10, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine ZeitungBy any measure, the brief, yet highly effective U.S. operation in Venezuela was an audacious act. 0 Spain: What’s Dying in Caracas January 10, 2026. Published in El PaÃsWhen the hegemon leaves legitimacy behind, only strength remains. And that ... is not a sign of power. 0 Austria: Trump’s 28-Point Plan Is the Original Sin of Current Diplomacy on Ukraine January 10, 2026. Published in Der Standard[N]egotiations to end the bloodshed in Ukraine have recently gained momentum. However, tangible results are not in sight. 0 Poland: Attack on Venezuela. Donald Trump Crosses the Rubicon January 10, 2026. Published in RzeczpospolitaTrump might triumph in Venezuela. He may also come to greatly regret his decision. 0 Related Articles India: ‘Make America Great Again’ Not Just Election Slogan — It’s Trump’s Firm Resolve January 11, 2026. Published in Aaj Tak[Trump] is not trying to preserve the post-Cold War system; he has concluded that system has already collapsed. Germany: Trump’s Audacious Show of Strength* January 10, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine ZeitungBy any measure, the brief, yet highly effective U.S. operation in Venezuela was an audacious act. Spain: What’s Dying in Caracas January 10, 2026. Published in El PaÃsWhen the hegemon leaves legitimacy behind, only strength remains. And that ... is not a sign of power. Poland: Attack on Venezuela. Donald Trump Crosses the Rubicon January 10, 2026. Published in RzeczpospolitaTrump might triumph in Venezuela. He may also come to greatly regret his decision. South Africa: Venezuela Will Once Again Expose Flaws in UN Security Council January 10, 2026. Published in Cape TimesVenezuela is likely to become another wasted crisis, resembling events that followed when the U.S. forced regime changes in Libya, Afghanistan and Iraq. Previous articleTo Defuse This Crisis the US Must Start Talking to IranNext articleThe War Drums Are Beating and Trump Is the Drummer LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment