Why Diplomacy Was the Better Strategy Than War With Iran, with Jonathan Freedland
March 17, 2026
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as posted by the channelJonathan Freedland makes the case for why diplomacy may have been a better path than war with Iran. He breaks down missed opportunities, internal divisions in Iran, and the risks of escalation.
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