Reason To Fear

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See below for my quick take on the dynamics of what’s happening tonight between the White House and the Netanyahu government.

Regardless of the particular in and outs, though, here’s why this is ominous. Given the highly politicized nature of the crisis, the White House really, really, really does not want to get into blowup right now with the Israeli government. Not less than 60 days before a national election. Just as much they want to keep unified pressure on the Iranians. The fact that they’re walking right into one suggests they feel they have no choice.

As one reader just said, this has the feel of an endgame on the long drama over an attack on Iran.

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