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Debate Erupts Over U.S. Intervention in Iran

6/21/2025

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For decades, The New York Times has championed U.S. "regime change" initiatives, as seen in Roger Cohen's recent piece on Iran. He claims the Iranian government is both unpopular and oppressive, urging intervention. However, many readers push back, recalling the painful lessons of past foreign policy missteps.

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For decades, The New York Times has championed U.S. "regime change" initiatives, as seen in Roger Cohen's recent piece on Iran. He claims the Iranian government is both unpopular and oppressive, urging intervention. However, many readers push back, recalling the painful lessons of past foreign policy missteps.