The Iran war is consuming the Trump presidency

This analysis from The Economist argues that President Donald Trump's presidency is being consumed by a war with Iran, which the author contends could have been avoided if Trump had followed the foreign-policy advice of his predecessor, Barack Obama. The article references the 'Obama doctrine' of avoiding 'stupid shit' in international affairs, as explained to journalist Jeffrey Goldberg. It suggests that Trump's current predicament is a direct result of abandoning this cautious approach, leading to a costly and consuming conflict. The piece is a critical commentary on Trump's foreign policy decisions and their consequences.

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