The specter of American military action is looming in three geopolitical hotspots — Iran, Venezuela and North Korea — as the presidential race ramps up.
President Donald Trump may have hoped to enter the heat of the 2020 presidential race boasting of having defanged Iran, defeated socialism in Venezuela and ended North Korea’s nuclear program — all without firing a shot.
By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time. Since leaving the deal — which also included Germany, Britain, France, China and Russia — Trump has vowed to negotiate a “better,” more comprehensive agreement with Tehran. But in the year since, the two countries have come closer to conflict than conference tables.
“Every day, this White House moves us closer to the brink of war with Iran,” warned Moulton, who is running in part on his military background. But Trump himself been largely quiet on Iran this week, even as he’s commented on everything from a casino bill to fireworks at Mount Rushmore. As he leveled the latest round of sanctions on Iran Wednesday, he issued a statement that, while harsh in describing Iran’s “violent terror,” also offered a bit of an olive branch.
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