Why is Trump still bombing Iran? Nixon’s Vietnam record offers a clue | Kenneth Roth

The Guardian · March 24, 2026 War

Richard Nixon’s strategy was about shielding his own reputation. Now Trump needs a face-saving exit of his own Donald Trump’s struggle to justify continuing his war with Iran reminds me of Richard Nixon’s quest for “peace with honor” in Vietnam. Nixon caused years of death and suffering in pursuit of his elusive goal.

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